CHAPTER 82

XAVIER'S POV

After our late breakfast, I got into the shower to have my bath since I didn't earlier this morning. I had to rush to get the flowers for her. I'm glad she liked it.

After the quick shower, I changed into something simple and light since we were merely going for a short walk around the gardens outside the palace.

We rested for a while and played a game of darts. I taught her how to play since she didn't know how to play any game at all. I mean, all they knew was pain and suffering. They worked their asses off and had little or no time for pleasure.

It was indeed sad, and I understand why Crystal was so hell-bent on helping one of her own. This was because she had lived in their shoes and understood their pain more than anyone.

After a quick game of darts, we got ready to hit the gardens.

We stepped out, and I extended my hand to her.

She gulped and blinked uncontrollably before she gingerly slid her slender hands into mine. I gently squeezed her hands in mine and offere