Crystal's One Night of Love

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!”

room. After he stylishly set the gifts in his hand down, he handed his coat to Crystal.

to buy anything!

slowly, “I should do this since this is our first year together.”

the hidden

sight to John, signaling him to go by

understood his wife’s message.

the couple wouldn’t conform to local etiquette regardless of whose family they were dining with

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

call and ask why the plumber isn’t here yet, Crystal?” Anna asked

of coffee.

attempted to return to her room to make the call

he swiftly interjected, “No need for

do this, Henry? In any

rolled up his sleeve and grabbed

Crystal to stop the call and accompany Henry.

the tiny kitchen, they shut the door.

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

at her, Henry grinned. “I know many

this man behave himself for once?

of his skills at all. He did fix

“Men are the most charming when doing things” before, she had never experienced

put the tools away and smiled. “What’s the matter? Never seen a man as handsome as me

to stand

he whispered, “I need to head home for dinner later. Let’s go on a date-after this. I have a present

her eyes. I am touched, but….

her before kissing her

the door open just then and happened to witness

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.

“Of course. You youngsters should spend

Henry finished washing his hands, he

Crystal home before dinner. Also, I would like to bring her to

Anna encouraged Crystal to change her clothes and go on a