Chapter 164 Try Again

Henry keeps refusing my call. Has he… fallen for Crystal? I can’t believe she’s Dad’s biological daughter! How can this be? How can she snatch away everything that belongs to me? Audrey sneered. So what if she’s Dad’s biological daughter? Once I destroy this evidence and eliminate that half-dead jeweler, no one will learn the truth, and I’l remain the apple of my father’s eyes!

A chuckle escaped her lips as she tore the letter into pieces.

Downstairs, her husband was engaged in a passionate night with the housekeeper. They paid her no mind. as their lustful moans echoed throughout the house.

Nevertheless, Audrey didn’t care that her husband was ignoring her.

Back in Barnwood, Henry had been busy socializing as it was the end of the year. It had been days since he met with Crystal.

Meanwhile, Crystal was celebrating Christmas with John and Anna.

“The water pipe’s broken!” exclaimed Anna from the kitchen. When she stepped out, her apron was soaked through, and water droplets were dripping on the ground.

John swiftly said, “Change your clothes quickly. Don’t catch a cold.”

The care he displayed toward her warmed Anna’s heart.

As she sauntered toward her bedroom, she said to Crystal, “Can you call someone to fix the pipe, Crys? We won’t be able to have dinner like this.

Crystal nodded and made the call.

Half an hour later, the doorbell rang, and she went to open the door. They sure arrive fast-

When the door was opened, she saw Henry standing outside in a dark blue shirt, gray wool trousers, and ă gray, branded coat.

He appeared mature and stunning in that attire,

Stunned, Crystal blurted, “Why are you here?”

The man’s gentle gaze landed on her. “I’ve finished my work.”

Just as Crystal wanted to speak with him outside, Anna stepped out of her room after changing into a new

set of clothes and saw him. “Henry, you’re here!”

used that opportunity to enter the living room. After he stylishly set the gifts in his hand down, he handed his coat to Crystal.

Anna said, “You don’t need to buy anything!

at Crystal, Henry uttered slowly, “I should do this since

tell the hidden meaning

sight to John, signaling him

course, John understood

hadn’t met each other yet. Thus, the couple wouldn’t

some hospitality, but don’t keep him around for too long. He still needs to have

plumber isn’t here yet, Crystal?” Anna asked while

of coffee.

to make the

he swiftly interjected, “No need for that. I

In any case, I don’t think you

Henry rolled up his sleeve and grabbed

Anna gestured for Crystal to stop the call and accompany Henry.

tiny kitchen, they

the water pipe with skill. A hint of surprise flitted across her face. “I didn’t expect you’d know

her, Henry grinned. “I

Can this man behave himself for once?

of his skills at all. He did

she had never experienced it. At that moment, though, her heart was pounding as

smiled. “What’s the matter?

Crystal attempted to stand up.

later. Let’s go on a date-after this. I have a present I want to show you.”

swirled in her eyes.

before

yet, Henry?” Anna pushed the door open just then and happened

embarrassment as she wondered how to react. Meanwhile, Henry rose to his feet and washed his hands. “Madam Anna, I wish to buy something with Crystal for Christmas later. I’ve been quite

course. You youngsters should spend

hands, he tidied his shirt.

would like to bring her to meet my

change her clothes and go on a date

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