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!”

enter the living room. After he stylishly set the gifts in his hand down, he handed his coat to Crystal. “If I weren’t busy with my work,

need to buy anything! Your presence here

at Crystal, Henry uttered slowly, “I should do

the hidden meaning behind his words.

she shifted her sight to John, signaling him

course, John understood his

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

this time of year. Show Henry some hospitality, but don’t keep him around for too long. He still needs to have dinner with his family later tonight,” John

here yet, Crystal?” Anna asked while

of coffee.

to return to her room to make the call because she didn’t want to handle Henry.

interjected, “No need for that. I can fix it.”

In any case, I don’t think you should. It’ll dirty your clothes.”

rolled up his sleeve

response, Anna gestured for Crystal to stop

couple ambled into the tiny kitchen, they shut

to Henry 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

Henry grinned. “I

Can this man behave himself

his skills at all. He did fix the water pipe fairly quickly.

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

and smiled. “What’s the matter? Never seen a man as

to stand up.

to head home for dinner later. Let’s

eyes.

gazed at her before

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

Meanwhile, Henry rose to his feet and washed his hands. “Madam Anna, I wish to buy something

youngsters should spend

Henry finished washing his hands, he

bring her to meet my family on

change her clothes