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.”

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

putting on a show for

anger, she couldn’t do anything about

Henry placed his hand on her thigh and brushed it

see everything from his angle.

placed it back in the same spot immediately after and

look at him.

the features of a mature and licentious

chatted about 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.

second later, he intertwined his fingers

face was white as a sheet as

the woman he dumped could make him feel so much pain and misery one

they

business while the women

Julia was overjoyed.

and Melora to the mall and the cafe where

so shouldn’t

had gone upstairs for a change of clothes when the housekeeper

stunned. “Joshua? I thought he was still in the

feet and immediately hurried toward

the festive season, Joshua looked dreary.

stepped into the living room. Standing there, she seemed like a part of the

to serve Joshua

down after taking a

he had settled down, so Joshua thought it might cross a

his only daughter. Thus, he still had to say it regardless

a bad mental state right now. Rhea and I brought her back to Barnwood to get away from that negative place. I’m sure she’ll go through with her divorce, but her husband’s identity is slightly problematic, so I would like Henry to represent

by the time

it was Crystal’s first visit. He couldn’t ignore her feelings like

pondered for a long while.

on the other hand, couldn’t

“Henry, please help me. Rhea and I only have Audrey. If

coldness wash over her before Henry

do you

he immediately blurted out, “Henry, I know you still have feelings for Audrey!”

The air froze.

imagine Joshua would say something so rude with Crystal still in the

his mouth to retort when

gently rebuked, “I can empathize with you as a parent, Joshua, but Henry is already in a relationship with Crystal. Thus it’s inappropriate

“If Audrey is going to court, we can help her financially. Why does Henry have to go? If you keep

face paled. Embarrassment

apologize to Mr.

apologized to

and said, “Please don’t take Melora’s words to heart. She’s still young. As for the divorce proceedings, I’ll discuss it with Henry and give you a reply.”

but

help but cast a pleading

still felt cold to

but wasn’t that magnanimous, so

Disappointment flooded Joshua.