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 weren’t busy with my work, I would’ve visited Mr. Winters sooner.”

buy anything! Your presence here

do this

the hidden meaning behind his

John, signaling

John understood

the couple wouldn’t

don’t keep him around for too long. He still needs

yet, Crystal?” Anna

of coffee.

make

interjected, “No need for

Henry? In any case, I don’t

Henry rolled up his sleeve and

Crystal to stop the

the tiny kitchen, they shut the

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

her, Henry grinned. “I know

Can this man behave himself

skills at all. He did fix the water pipe

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

and smiled. “What’s the matter? Never

Crystal attempted to stand up.

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

in her eyes. I am

gazed at her before kissing her

the door open just then and happened to

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

You youngsters should spend more time

washing his hands, he tidied his shirt.

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

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