All Chapters of FESTERING HEART: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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CHAPTER 31: FEAR

XAVIER'S POV I carried the sleeping Crystal toward the bathroom and gently placed her in the bathtub. She stirred when her skin touched the warm water, but it was only for a moment. She soon dozed off again. She was obviously exhausted. It was her first time, anyway...My heart fluttered. It was also mine. Crystal was my first. The first woman I would ever have thought about. Honestly, I had no idea what came upon me earlier, but seeing Crystal in the same elevator... an enclosed place, made my heart waver, and the thing underneath my boxer bulged. Erotic scenes filled my mind, and before I could suppress them, my legs moved first. I captured Crystal in a kiss I didn't plan. But that only escalated the imagination...When we got to the room, I realized I was no longer in control of my thoughts. I tried to stop and use toys as usual, but the mere thought of using a toy on her disgusted me to the core, and before I knew it, I found myself pouncing on her. I couldn't believe I

CHAPTER 32: CRYSTAL'S RESOLVE

CRYSTAL"She's been too stressed lately. You have to make sure she rests properly. Also, I will prescribe some medication for her." I heard the doctor say to Xavier, who nodded calmly. He seemed really attentive. "Okay. I will take my leave." The doctor concluded and left. Xavier followed him out. Left alone in the room, I supported myself up the bed and sat down. It wasn't a dream. Xavier was worried about me earlier. He had panicked, and I heard him begging me to stay. My heart ached. Was he that traumatized?I'd always known that Madam Frost's death affected him, but I had no idea it also tampered with his mental health. I could remember the fear I saw in his eyes when our eyes met. Even when he was conversing with the doctor, he wouldn't stop rubbing his hands together. A habit he rarely showed except when lost. He must have been really scared when he saw me in the bathroom alone. He must have thought I was dead. My eyes drooped, and I sucked in a deep breath. What was

CHAPTER 33: GETTING THE CERTIFICATE

CRYSTAL'S POV The drive to the civil bureau was silent. My mind was heavy with thoughts, and so was Xavier. At least, his eyes had been avoiding mine ever since we left home. He gave his entire focus to the driving, and nothing seemed to get through to him. I drew in a deep breath and turned to the other side of the car. The view was fleeting, indicating Xavier's driving speed. The horns of cars, the blurry pictures of people, and the confusing sounds of machines filled my ears, slightly easing my thoughts. The view changed as Xavier entered a building and finally stopped the car. "We are here."I heard him say. His voice was low, but fluctuating with emotions. He seemed to still be awkward. "Okay," I said and looked at him. However, his eyes wavered, and he turned away. He opened the door and stepped out of the car. Amusement flashed across my eyes. How could Xavier be so childish? He acted all high and mighty for so long that he had already given someone the illusion that h

CHAPTER 34: THE CERTIFICATE

CRYSTAL"Come with me." Said a man with a pleasant smile on his face. Xavier and I shared a glance. "Let's go." He said coldly. His embarrassment had long waned, and his coldness had fully returned. He took the lead toward the room the man entered, and I followed behind him. "Please, have a seat." Said the man, gesturing to the seat at the corner of the room with red walls behind. Xavier and I did as told. He sat on one seat, and I sat on the other. The man readied the camera and snapped, but his expression soon turned awkward. "Can you shift closer a bit?" He asked. Xavier glanced at me but turned his head away without saying a word. Seeing that, I knew he wasn't ready to listen to what the man had to say. I let out a deep breath, pushed down the raging thoughts in my heart, and stood up. I grabbed his arm, and his eyes widened as he glared at me. "What are you planning to do?"My lips pulled up in a smirk. "Watch me," I mumbled and sat on his lap. My arm curled around his

CHAPTER 35: SCHOOL AGAIN

CRYSTALSilence pervaded in the car. Only the sound of my racing heart could be heard as I stared at Xavier, waiting for him to give me a response. It had been more than six months since I last attended school, and as a freshman, maybe the school already expelled me? My heart trembled. If that was the case... then what was the next thing to do?Would I have to stay at home all day, being a wife with no future and no life of my own?The thought of it alone suffocated me. It made me so uncomfortable that I couldn't breathe. It shouldn't be like this. I hadn't done something so wrong to be this way..."Yes." Xavier's deep voice interrupted my thoughts, and my eyes flickered. I stared at him with tears brewing in my eyes. "What?" I asked. Xavier glanced at me and sighed. "I submitted a letter last week to the school to explain the reason you couldn't continue schooling for a while, and the school understands. You can return to school anytime you want." He explained with anger in

CHAPTER 36: LECTURE

CRYSTAL'S POV Lyra was the only friend I made during the few days I was able to attend school. She was the only one who stood by me even when Hannah wanted to frustrate me. She even warned me against dangers back then. Honestly, the past few months had made me forget about her, and not once had she crossed my mind, but seeing her again, I couldn't hide the delight in my heart. Maybe it was the happiness of seeing someone again in a place that felt foreign? I sighed and approached her with a smile. "Lyra, it's been a while," I said softly. Lyra's eyes suddenly reddened. She opened her arms and hugged me tightly. "I've missed you so much, Crystal. I tried to reach you over the past months, but all my efforts were futile." She cried on my shoulder. My heart shook. She was crying... someone I hadn't been truly close to. Someone I didn't even think about during my time away... she was crying for me. I closed my eyes to hide the conflicting emotions in my eyes, and a bitter smile c

CHAPTER 37: RETURNED

CRYSTAL The class ended, and unfortunately, it was my last class of the day. I watched as Professor Luke left the class, and a sigh escaped my lips. I'd never felt so excited about studying as I felt today. Lyra tapped my arm. "Do you want to go through the past lessons?" She asked. My brows raised. Why wouldn't I want to? I didn't suppress my happiness as I nodded at Lyra. "Please," I replied. Lyra chuckled. She opened her civics book and flipped to the beginning. "Do you still remember this topic?" She asked. Staring at the book, I slowly nodded my head. My memories were sharp enough to still hold the lesson. "Good," Lyra replied and brought out her laptop. "Let's learn with this then." She suggested. It was better than copying notes anyway. So, I agreed. The study went on for a few hours until it was almost dark. Lyra chewed her snack as she continued to explain. "Then, the government took the man to the..." We'd been learning history for a long time already, but since

CHAPTER 38: TENDERNESS?

CRYSTALXavier's expression remained cold, but the words that came out of his mouth were as lecherous as they could be. I clenched my fist and glared at him. "Consummate what marriage? We both know that this marriage isn't real." I said with annoyance. Xavier raised a brow and chuckled. "I married you, and you think it isn't real?" He questioned.I bit my lower lip. If he wasn't chuckling when he said those words, I'd have thought he meant it. I'd have... have... been glad? No, maybe I wouldn't feel so angry...I shook my head and turned to look away. "Don't say nonsense," I said through gritted teeth. Xavier's expression changed. The smile on his face died down, and he grabbed my waist, pulling me close. "What did it matter whether the marriage was real or not? Weren't we doing it before the marriage?" He asked as he threw me across his shoulder and strode toward the bed. I struggled in his arms. My anger grew as I punched his back. "Let me go!" I shouted. Xavier didn't seem t

CHAPTER 39: VIDEO

XAVIER I watched with a wooden expression as the video played on. My heart thumped the more I played the video. It sank. The pain was almost unbearable. "She really poisoned the Madam?" Nick asked, disbelief and hatred evident in his voice. "Hm," I replied in a low voice. Honestly, I had always wished Crystal were framed. I had always wanted to find out the truth and help Crystal wash her name clean. Maybe it was my selfishness or my inability to believe what was before me... but I really hoped, desperately hoped, Crystal was innocent. However, I was silly. I was unfilial. Not only did I not punish Crystal for what she did to my mother, but I... I was also planning on loving her. I was planning to make her happy. Damn it! I flung the laptop to the side, shattering upon touching the ground, but the pain in my heart didn't seem to reduce at all, even when the video could no longer be played. I closed my eyes, rubbed my brows, and tried to calm down. "C

CHAPTER 40: EXHAUSTED

CRYSTALMy brows knitted as I watched Hannah order the maids to arrange the dining table as if she were the owner of the mansion. She looked at me condescendingly and didn't say a word to me or reply to my questions. I walked down the stairs and approached them. Looking at the dining table filled with delicacies, my stomach growled, but my anger only increased. "What are you doing here?" I repeated the question I'd asked two times already. Hannah sneered. She crossed her arms and looked at me with a smirk on her face. "I should be the one asking you that. I'm Xavier's fiancée, and I have the right to be in his house." She replied. My lips twitched. It sounded ridiculous. "I'm sorry. But do you really think you are Xavier's fiancée?" How could a married man have a fiancée?When did that even happen?Hannah looked at me, and her eyes slowly turned cold. "What do you know? A maid like you doesn't have the right to know anything about your master's affair!" She yelled. "Crystal, S

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