Crystal's One Night of Love

Chapter 167 Some Suffering

The atmosphere turned awkward.

Crystal knew Henry’s character and was afraid that he would be mad.

Unexpectedly, he didn’t get angry. Instead, he walked over to her and asked gently, “What’s wrong?”

Crystal shook her head.

The gaze she trained on him was filled with complete trust.

Henry smiled before looking over his shoulder at David. “Dad, this is Crystal,” he introduced as he wrapped an arm around her shoulder. “Meet my dad.”

David was over the age of fifty but looked young for his age. Henry must have gotten his facial features from his father.

Crystal respectfully greeted David as the latter slowly walked down the stairs.

At that moment, Julia also joined them. When she noticed David had stayed silent, she elbowed him and said, “The child is greeting you. Why are you putting on airs?”

David’s gaze deepened.

I knew Henry had brought a woman back on Melora’s birthday, but he didn’t introduce her to me, so I paid her no heed. I never thought they would end up together.

David’s gaze was sharp as he assessed Crystal from head to toe.

She looks pretty and demure. I heard she’s doing well in her career too.

David looked favorably upon a woman like that but didn’t show it on his face and nodded impassively. “This is her first visit, and it’s still the festive season. Where is your gift for her?” he said to Julia.

Julia gave Crystal a monetary gift. Other than the thick stack of cash, there was also a weighty, golden maiden figure.

Crystal was curious about the figure.

Julia kindly explained, “I know you’re a Virgo, so I got that made for you.”

Crystal thanked her with a smile.

Henry looked at her with a half-smile. Crystal was slightly irritated at him but was touched at the same time.

Melora joined them after playing with the dog.

Robert was the only one not in a good mood in the living room. He knew Henry’s and Crystal’s relationship had stabilized.

David felt great throughout the meal and even drank a small cup of liquor.

Julia didn’t stop him, surprisingly.

Crystal was slightly apprehensive, but Henry unexpectedly took good care of her.

“Crystal, this stew is good for your health. I know you like this dish as well.”

moved her. When she lifted her gaze, it was met with Robert’s malicious stare. Instantly, she knew

putting on a show for

couldn’t do

hand

everything from his

it back in the same spot immediately after and

look at

of a mature

the stock market and economics with David, there wasn’t even a glimpse of what his hand was doing beneath the table showing on his face. She placed her hand

split second later, he intertwined his fingers with hers.

face was white as a sheet

make him feel

meal, they had coffee.

men talked about business while the women conversed about their personal and social

Julia was overjoyed.

to take Crystal and Melora to the mall and the cafe where her friends usually frequented for

festive season, so shouldn’t

had gone upstairs for a change of clothes when the housekeeper reported,

I thought he was still

his feet and immediately

the festive season, Joshua looked dreary.

Crystal the minute he stepped into the living room. Standing there, she seemed like a part of the Miller family. He didn’t know how to voice the words

housekeeper to serve Joshua coffee.

after taking a sip of

settled down, so Joshua thought it might cross a line if he made his

daughter. Thus, he still had to say it

to get away from that negative place. I’m sure she’ll go through with her divorce, but

by the time

Crystal’s first visit. He

pondered for a long

other hand, couldn’t wait another minute longer.

to Henry. “Henry, please help me. Rhea and I only have Audrey. If anything happens to her, Rhea can’t take it.”

coldness wash over her before Henry could say anything.

glanced at her and smiled faintly at Joshua. “Mr. Quinn, do you think it’s appropriate for me to be

Henry’s implication, and he immediately blurted out,

The air froze.

so rude with Crystal still in the

his mouth to retort when

Joshua’s accusation when she gently rebuked, “I can empathize with you as a parent, Joshua, but Henry is already in a relationship with Crystal. Thus it’s inappropriate for you to make such a

lips to speak, but Melora rudely interrupted, “If Audrey is going to court, we can help her financially. Why does Henry have to go? If you keep holding on to the favor we owe you, Mr. Quinn, have Audrey jump into the water then. I’m

face paled. Embarrassment

to Mr. Quinn

begrudgingly apologized

tone and said, “Please don’t take Melora’s words to heart. She’s still young. As for

had no choice but to accept it.

cast a pleading gaze

body still felt cold to the

wasn’t that magnanimous, so she chose not to look at

Disappointment flooded Joshua.