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CHAPTER 41: FRESH AIR

Author: Goddess
last update Last Updated: 2026-01-25 02:42:59

CRYSTAL

I slumped into the bathtub and closed my eyes as I let the water seep into every pore of my skin.

The water seemed to calm the chaos in my heart, and I opened my eyes, raised my upper body from the water, and sat down inside the bathtub.

I frowned and quickly had a bath.

I was stupid.

Maybe it was the stress or because it was sudden... but I shouldn't have lost my cool yesterday.

I shouldn't have cried that way.

Xavier wasn't mine to begin with, and he would never be mine.

Also, if Hannah was his happiness, then I would gladly let him go after I gained enough proof that Hannah could really heal him.

I sucked in my lower lip, and my eyes bent in distress.

This was good, too. At least, Xavier had someone he liked enough to bring into his room...

Though it hurt...

I shook my head. It didn't hurt...

Closing my eyes, I let out a soft breath and stood up from the water.

I really should focus on my studies and strive to leave his life as soon as possible.

I stepped out of
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