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?”

gaze met Xavier’s. “Mr. Xavier, how did

ward was tightly controlled, requiring a swipe card. Without someone on the inside to swipe

disruptions. If

nose awkwardly. “Well, I was concerned that calling out to you might cause a disturbance,

the window? This is the

up without any safety measures in

disaster.

at him incredulously.

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worry about, Milly.

to frown,

were to don a helmet and ascend tomorrow,

his fixation on helmets know no

rubbed her temples, feeling dubious about the man standing before her. Why

the window, however,

aggrieved, Xavier toyed with his fingers. “But it’s late, and I wished not to disturb your rest by entering. It seemed simpler to use the window, slipping in quietly without causing

was left utterly

hung in

to lighten the mood with a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply has a keen eye for Ms. Burnett’s well–being,

sigh. “Lady, could you step outside for a moment? I need to speak with

caregiver gladly complied, nodding. “Of course, feel free to converse. If

“Thank you, lady.”

behind her, a sudden realisation struck her. There had been

shifts back to the

Milly prepared to address him,

“Woof woof woof.

her brow. Was he truly persisting in

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