Chapter 161 This Night Was Beyond Gentle
As Crystal reached the end of her sentence, tears welled up in her eyes, and she couldn’t hold them back any longer.
After all, she had once loved him deeply, and perhaps, even now, there were remnants of those feelings stirring within her heart.
Despite the person before her having numerous flaws, a volatile temper, a reserved nature, and a penchant for intimate encounters, Crystal couldn’t deny the truth of her feelings-she genuinely liked him!
Nevertheless, despite her fondness for him, Crystal remained steadfast in her commitment to exercise restraint and maintain control over her emotions. She was resolute in protecting herself from the potential pain that could arise from giving in to her feelings.
As Henry tenderly wiped away the tears from the corner of her eye, Crystal’s crying intensified. At that moment, she couldn’t contain her emotions any longer.
He pulled her into a tight embrace as he leisurely lit a cigarette.
Henry leaned back on the couch, taking slow drags of his cigarette. His suave and charismatic demeanor was irresistible, enough to make any woman want to throw themselves at him.
Crystal maintained a wordless silence, finding solace in his embrace as tears cascaded down her cheeks.
As her tears moistened his shirt, the warmth and dampness created a subtle discomfort for him. Nevertheless, Henry chose to endure it. Understanding the significance of allowing her to release her emotions freely, he remained patient and accommodating to her every whim.
Having smoked over half of his cigarette, he finally asked in a gentle tone. “Shall we give it another try? But this time, we’ll take it slow. If you’re not comfortable with it, we won’t proceed. I just want you to feel at ease.”
Crystal remained silent.
Henry could sense her hesitation and was well aware of the reservations she had toward him.
Being a busy man, Henry had never been involved with any woman prior to Crystal. This fact shed light on his demeanor, as he never displayed a sense of urgency to surrender to desire.
However, when a woman he had developed feelings for continued to appear in front of him, it would be foolish for Henry not to seize the opportunity.
He had a rough idea of Crystal’s thought process. After all, he had witnessed her going on dates with Ritchie, attending art exhibitions, and admiring fireworks together. However, from Henry’s perspective, those activities held little meaning for him, and he couldn’t relate to them.
He genuinely believed that only weaklings would choose such venues for their dates.
Nevertheless, Henry felt relieved knowing that Crystal and Ritchie’s relationship had only lasted ten days.
If Crystal had been dating Seth during that time, things might not have looked promising for Henry to
win her over!
desires, he knew
go to a
decline the offer as she had no
aware of her vulnerabilities. He lit another cigarette, took a long drag, and exhaled the smoke in her direction. “If you’re not in the
sparked anger
reaction, Henry swiftly reached out and grasped her hand. “I’ll take you home,” he said softly. “Wait for
remained silent, but there was a subtle shift in her demeanor, suggesting
as his desired outcome wasn’t achieved, but he understood the importance of patience
sent her back to her
efforts to pursue her, he demonstrated great thoughtfulness toward her and was not afraid to
her sleep
took the car keys from
say in that situation, the driver informed her, “Mr. Miller specifically instructed
his words with a subtle nod and thanked
in, her phone rang, and it was Anna on the other
informed Crystal that Henry had paid a visit and had brought along a collection
visit and express her
the steering wheel and spoke in a soft tone. “You can keep the gifts.”
was delighted to hear that, for she genuinely liked Henry and hoped that
the call, Crystal stared at her phone, a
the potential toxicity that lay beneath his captivating facade, yet the intoxicating sweetness she experienced in his presence made it incredibly challenging
send a brief message to Henry on
following week, Henry consistently
to explore Barnwood, indulging in refined art and dining at renowned restaurants. He
his fiancée during their
voice barely above a whisper as
his face filled with joy. “Yes! I brought you here to witness the true nature of your ex-boyfriend. Look at them.
voice.
took him a while to snap out of it and respond to his fiancée’s words, his eyes lingering
as Henry’s childish behavior had started to get on
quietly observing his profile as he fastened his seatbelt. With a gentle tone, she asked, “What drives your concern for Ritchie?
look at
responded in a low voice, “Because I am well aware that someone like Ritchie fits your ideal
counterargument, silently acknowledging the truth
topic. As they arrived at Crystal’s home and she prepared to exit the car, Henry gently reached out to stop her.
night at my place? I’ll have Marie prepare a scrumptious
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