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.”

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

on a

anger, she couldn’t do anything about it.

dining table, Henry placed his hand on

could see everything

back in the same spot immediately after and even copped a feel.

look at him.

of a mature and licentious man.

a glimpse of what his hand was doing beneath the table showing

split second later, he intertwined his fingers with hers.

as a sheet

make him feel so much pain and misery one

meal, they had

about business while the women conversed about their

Julia was overjoyed.

the cafe where her friends usually

season, so shouldn’t I show off

for a change of clothes when the housekeeper reported,

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

his feet and immediately hurried toward the

festive season, Joshua looked dreary.

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 lodged in

housekeeper to

calmed down after taking a sip of the

Henry looked as though he had settled down,

daughter. Thus, he still had to

a divorce. Her husband abused her and broke two of her ribs. She is in 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,

by the time

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

he pondered for a long

couldn’t wait another minute

and I only have Audrey. If anything happens to her, Rhea can’t take it.”

her before Henry

and smiled faintly at Joshua. “Mr. Quinn, do you think it’s appropriate for

Henry’s implication, and he immediately blurted out, “Henry, I know you

The air froze.

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

mouth to retort when Julia came

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

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

paled. Embarrassment marred his features.

apologize to Mr. Quinn now!”

apologized

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

had no choice but

couldn’t help but cast a pleading gaze at Crystal when he left.

cold to the touch.

sympathetic but wasn’t that magnanimous, so she chose not

Disappointment flooded Joshua.