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CHAPTER 26: A TRICK?

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CRYSTAL'S POV

I rested my head on Lyn's lap, and she quietly stroked my hair.

My lips quivered with each breath. Having cried for so long, exhaustion weighed on me like stones, and my eyes were too weak to open.

"Lyn," I called.

"Hm?"

I stirred on her lap, and my lashes trembled slightly but soon relaxed again. I couldn't part my eyes. "During my stay in prison, I imagined many scenarios..." I paused and sucked back the lump in my throat. "How would things have turned out if I hadn't gone to the Frost's mansion to seek a job? How would things have turned out if I had never stepped into that mansion?" A bitter smile crossed my lips.

"But do you know? Even if I go back in time, I'd still choose to work there and meet Madam Frost again. She was everything to me..." Tears rolled down the corners of my eyes.

I'd been looking for someone to talk to from the beginning. Someone who would patiently listen to me as I recounted my peaceful relationship with Madam Frost when she was alive.
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  • FESTERING HEART   CHAPTER 26: A TRICK?

    CRYSTAL'S POV I rested my head on Lyn's lap, and she quietly stroked my hair. My lips quivered with each breath. Having cried for so long, exhaustion weighed on me like stones, and my eyes were too weak to open. "Lyn," I called. "Hm?" I stirred on her lap, and my lashes trembled slightly but soon relaxed again. I couldn't part my eyes. "During my stay in prison, I imagined many scenarios..." I paused and sucked back the lump in my throat. "How would things have turned out if I hadn't gone to the Frost's mansion to seek a job? How would things have turned out if I had never stepped into that mansion?" A bitter smile crossed my lips. "But do you know? Even if I go back in time, I'd still choose to work there and meet Madam Frost again. She was everything to me..." Tears rolled down the corners of my eyes. I'd been looking for someone to talk to from the beginning. Someone who would patiently listen to me as I recounted my peaceful relationship with Madam Frost when she was alive.

  • FESTERING HEART   CHAPTER 25: ANXIETY

    XAVIER'S POVI stared at my phone relentlessly. I had messaged Crystal since the afternoon, letting her know there was a banquet we needed to attend together, but not only did she ignore the message, she also did not return home all day. I sat in her bed, eyes fixed on the door as I waited impatiently for her. I deliberated calling her line, but after serious thought, I ignored the thought. "Is someone out there?" I called. A knock came after. "Young Master, I'm here." A female voice rang. "Come in," I ordered and my furrowed brows slowly relaxed. I couldn't show restlessness before my maids. The door opened and a maid walked in. She bowed slightly. "Sir?" I crossed my arms and tilted my head. My eyes turned cold, and my lips pressed into a thin line. I was trying my best to look as indifferent as I could. "Do you have Crystal's contact?" My tone was incredibly cold. The maid shivered slightly. Her head lowered and she timidly nodded her head. "Good. Give her a call." Her ey

  • FESTERING HEART   CHAPTER 24: RESOLVE

    CRYSTAL'S POV My hands weakened on his chest, and I felt myself replying shamelessly to his kisses. I raised my head and parted my lips for his intrusion. A low moan escaped my throat. Xavier's fingers roamed around my body, and my veins tensed. This was the first time he touched me this way. The first time, he used his hands and his lips instead of toys. It felt so warm. So true and addicting. My arms wrapped around his neck, and I responded to his kisses with passion. His hands fondled my breasts. He massaged them gently, and his kisses grew fervent. He groaned lowly and bit my lower lip. A painful moan escaped my throat again. He kissed me like a starving man, and my mind loosened. Maybe he'd let go?But...Xavier's body suddenly tensed. He stopped the kiss, and even his hands on my breasts stopped. "Damn it!" He cursed. His breath hitched against my lips, but then he drew back as if burned. His eyes turned red as he glared fiercely at me and his jaw clenched. He close

  • FESTERING HEART   CHAPTER 23: AGGRESSIVE

    CRYSTAL'S POV I raised a brow and slowly stood up. "How is my business here your cup of tea?" I asked calmly. Seeing Hannah again made me realize how much the prison had impacted my mind. The Hannah I knew used to be scary to me, but at the moment, she seemed nothing more than a little kid to me. She was naive and stupid.As expected, she stomped her feet and rushed up at me. She raised her hand, aiming to slap my face but I grabbed her hand and pushed her back. "Fuck off!" She staggered backward. Her face turned red with anger. "How dare you touch me with your filthy hand, you murderer!" She yelled. My eyes widened. My chest tightened and my heart raced violently. My legs weakened, and I nearly slumped on the couch, but I gripped it instead and tried to stand. "What did you say?" I mumbled through gritted teeth. Hannah scoffed. "Murderer." She called again. "Isn't that what you are?" Her tone turned sarcastic. I felt my breath hindered again. I rushed forward and slapped he

  • FESTERING HEART   CHAPTER 22: OFFICE

    CRYSTAL'S POV "Hello, I'm here to meet Mr Xavier," I said to the receptionist on the first floor. The lady revealed a smile. "Any appointment with him?" She asked. Feeling a bit embarrassed, I hugged the lunch box to my chest and shook my head. "No. I don't." I raised the box. "I brought his lunch."The lady looked at the lunch and nodded understandingly. From her expression, I could tell she thought I was a delivery girl. But that wasn't different from the truth either. "A moment, please." She walked to the side and dialed a line. "Sir, a miss is here to deliver your lunch." I heard her say. She tilted her head and smiled warmly at me. "Okay. I will let her know." She ended the call. "Miss, the boss is in a meeting at the moment. He said to wait for him in his office." She explained. "Oh?" I raised a brow. "I will take you there." She offered. I agreed. It wasn't like I knew Xavier's office and insisting on going alone would be a silly action on my side. The lady took the le

  • FESTERING HEART   CHAPTER 21: LUNCHBOX

    ****CRYSTAL'S POV****The cold water poured on my body incessantly. I had been under the shower for more than an hour already, but I still felt very dirty. My tears mixed with the water, making the already warm water even warmer. The filth wouldn't wash off. It persisted, and it was hard. My skin had turned red and wrinkled, but the dirt lingered on me. I threw up, washed, and washed, but nothing seemed to work. I closed my eyes and slumped on the ground. Hugging my knees, I rested my head on my lap and cried once more. I couldn't get over it. I really couldn't get used to it. Xavier had been visiting me for the past month, using different sex toys to humiliate me while he watched, laughing and praising me. He would call me names, treat me like a slut, and even pull on my hair to make sure I was doing it just like he watched on TV. He turned me into his human experiment. He wouldn't even touch me with his hands anymore; it was as if I had turned into complete filth, and only

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