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.”

was met with Robert’s malicious stare. Instantly, she

putting on a show for Robert!

she couldn’t

the dining table, Henry placed his hand

everything from his angle.

flung Henry’s hand away, but he placed it back in the same spot immediately

look at him.

features of

about the stock market and economics with David, there wasn’t even a glimpse of what his hand was doing beneath

he intertwined his

as a sheet as he watched their

didn’t expect the woman he dumped could make him feel so much pain and

meal, they had coffee.

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

Julia was overjoyed.

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

shouldn’t I show off

when

he was still in the

and immediately hurried toward the front

festive season, Joshua looked

room. Standing there, she seemed like a part of the Miller family. He didn’t

housekeeper to

calmed down after taking a sip of

After all, Henry looked as though he had settled down, so

still had to say it regardless of how

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 her in court… and

pleading by the time

reply immediately, for it was Crystal’s first visit. He couldn’t ignore her feelings

pondered for

other hand, couldn’t wait another minute

and I only have Audrey. If anything happens

felt coldness wash over her before

“Mr. Quinn, do

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

The air froze.

so rude

when Julia came

gently rebuked, “I can empathize with you as a parent, Joshua, but Henry is already in 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

face paled. Embarrassment

reprimanded, “Melora, apologize to Mr. Quinn now!”

begrudgingly apologized to him.

Melora’s words to heart. She’s still young. As for the divorce proceedings, I’ll discuss

choice but to accept

but cast a pleading

cold to the

that magnanimous, so

Disappointment flooded Joshua.