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!”

he handed his coat to

need to buy anything! Your presence here is more

uttered slowly, “I should do

could tell the hidden meaning behind

sight to John, signaling

understood his wife’s message.

each other yet. Thus, the couple wouldn’t conform to local etiquette regardless of whose

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

why the plumber isn’t here yet, Crystal?”

of coffee.

her room to make the

need for that. I

Henry? In any case, I don’t think you

rolled up his sleeve

for Crystal to stop the call and accompany

into the tiny kitchen, they shut the

with skill. A hint

at her, Henry grinned. “I know many things.”

Can this man behave himself for

his skills at all. He did fix the water

of the saying “Men are the most charming when doing things” before, she had never experienced it. At that moment, though, her heart

“What’s the matter? Never seen a man

attempted to stand

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

swirled in her eyes.

before kissing her

the door open just then and happened to witness that scene.

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 busy

youngsters should

Henry finished washing his hands, he tidied

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

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