Chapter 42 Crystal Is With Me

Crystal’s body trembled slightly under Henry’s gaze.

Then, he handed his phone to her and said, “Give your aunt a call. She’s probably worried about you since your phone has been off all day.”

Crystal took the phone and whispered her thanks before making her way to the window to call Anna.

Anna expressed concern regarding Crystal’s situation with Robert and proceeded to ask some probing questions, leaving the young woman feeling tongue–tied as she anxiously bit her lip.

Just then, a slender hand reached out and took the phone. Henry’s voice was gentle as he greeted, “Hi, Madam Anna. My name is Henry Miller and I’m a lawyer. Just wanted to let you know that Crystal is with me right now.”

Crystal was both surprised and shocked.

She never expected that he would be willing to reveal their relationship. Does he even know what he is doing?

Not only Crystal but even Anna, who was on the other end of the line, was also dumbfounded.

Anna pinched herself hard, making sure that she wasn’t dreaming.

was left speechless as Henry effortlessly explained the reason for Crystal

an end, he turned to Crystal and instructed, “Go to the kitchen and make some ginger tea for yourself. Drink it and go to sleep. I have some things to take care of,” he said as he walked

on his sleeve and murmured,

to look at her.

speaking up. “I made…

slowly. “I thought you had made a choice

hand and lightly

between you and

later realized that he was likely making an exception

thought in mind, she felt a

ginger tea. Henry’s kitchen was like a display unit, and she doubted if he had ever used it before. However, when she opened the fridge, she found it well- stocked with a variety of meats,

took out some ginger and brewed two

Henry was on the phone. When Crystal arrived at the door, he didn’t avoid her as he made a gesture for her

as she was about to

continued talking to Jake on the phone, his other hand was not idle. She finally succumbed to his teasing as

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