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!”

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

said, “You don’t need to buy anything! Your presence here is more than enough!”

slowly, “I should do this since this is our

tell the hidden meaning behind his

John, signaling him to go by the

course, John understood

court Crystal, their parents hadn’t met each other yet. Thus, the couple wouldn’t conform

for too long. He still needs to have dinner with his family later tonight,” John said with a grin on his

and ask why the plumber isn’t here yet, Crystal?” Anna asked while pouring their guest a

of coffee.

delay, Crystal attempted to return to her room to make the call because she didn’t want to

he swiftly interjected, “No need for that. I can fix

In any

fine.” Henry rolled up his sleeve and

for Crystal to stop the call and accompany Henry.

the tiny kitchen,

fix the water pipe with skill. A hint of surprise flitted across her face. “I didn’t expect you’d know how to do this.”

at her, Henry grinned. “I

this man

of his skills at all. He did fix

before, she had never experienced it. At that moment, though, her heart

tools away and smiled. “What’s the matter? Never

attempted to stand up.

to head home for dinner later. Let’s go on a date-after this. I have a present I want to

in her eyes.

her before kissing her cheek.

open just then and happened to witness that

hands. “Madam Anna, I wish to buy something with Crystal for Christmas later. I’ve been quite busy recently and didn’t have the chance to shop with her.”

agreed. “Of course. You youngsters should

Henry finished washing his hands,

older woman, “I’ll have Crystal home before dinner. Also, I would like to bring her to meet my family on Friday. I thought it’d be better if I mentioned

joy, Anna encouraged Crystal to change her clothes and go on a date with Henry.