Chapter 298 Into Her Good Books

Xavier observed Milly’s countenance carefully, detecting a trace of unease. Promptly, he addressed her. “Milly, did I startle you? If my presence unsettles you, I could don a mask upon every encounter. Should even that prove ineffective, I shall resort to a helmet.”

Milly remained taciturn, her lips pursed.

There is no need for such measures.

A sudden idea seized Xavier’s thoughts, prompting him to rise eagerly. “Milly, are you in need of refreshment? Might I fetch you some water, or perhaps a selection of fruits? A banana, or perchance an apple?”

Milly raised a hand to halt him. “No, thank you. I am neither thirsty nor hungry.”

“In that case, allow me

Milly drew a deep breath. “There is no need for that, Mr. Xavier. We must have a serious conversation.”

“Woof woof woof…

Milly arched an eyebrow in confusion.

Concerned she had not heard, Xavier leaned closer and emitted two more barks in a higher pitch. “Woof woof woofl

Milly furrowed her brow, slightly repelled by his behaviour.

Is this man deranged? Has he been bitten by a rabid creature and left untreated? Does he fancy himself a canine?

Xavier blinked, wounded by her reaction. “I even barked like a dog, and yet-”

Before he could finish, the nurse from the adjoining room, who had been dozing, evidently heard the disturbance and swiftly swung the door open. “Ms. Burnett I heard a dog barking. Has a stray dog entered this room?”

she stepped inside, her gaze met Xavier’s. “Mr. Xavier, how

controlled, requiring a swipe card. Without someone on the inside to swipe it, entry was impossible at

Burnett had entrusted only Ms. Burnett with the card to prevent disruptions. If she hadn’t swiped it, how had Mr. Xavier

scratched his nose awkwardly. “Well, I was concerned that calling out to you

the window? This

was the seventh floor. Coming up without any safety measures in

disaster.

incredulously. “Are you

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explain, “It’s nothing to worry about, Milly. During our training, scaling up to the tenth

to frown,

nervously, tentatively proposing. “What if I were to

on helmets know

standing before her. Why

however, is for

it’s late, and I wished not to disturb your rest by

was left utterly

hung in the

lighten the mood with a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply

you step outside for a moment? I need

free to converse. If

“Thank you, lady.”

closed the door behind her, a sudden realisation struck her. There had been no

shifts back

Milly prepared to address him, “Mr.

“Woof woof woof.

truly persisting in this pretence

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