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.”

gaze, it was met with Robert’s malicious stare. Instantly,

putting on a show for Robert!

anger, she couldn’t do anything about

Henry placed his hand on her

could see everything from his

hand away, but he placed it back in the same spot immediately after and even copped

look

of a

hand was doing beneath the table showing on his face. She placed her hand on his

intertwined his fingers with

white as a sheet as he watched their

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

meal, they had coffee.

business while the women conversed about their personal and social

Julia was overjoyed.

Melora to the mall and the cafe where her friends

shouldn’t

gone upstairs for a change of clothes when the

he was still in the Kingdom

feet and immediately hurried toward the front door.

the festive season,

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

ordered the housekeeper to

after taking a sip

though he had settled down, so Joshua thought it might cross a line if he made his request.

had to say it regardless of

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

by the

immediately, for it was Crystal’s first

pondered for

hand, couldn’t wait another minute longer.

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

her before

Joshua. “Mr. Quinn, do you

Henry’s implication, and he immediately blurted out,

The air froze.

Joshua would say something so rude

opened his mouth to retort when Julia came

empathize with you as a parent, Joshua, but Henry is already in a relationship with Crystal. Thus it’s inappropriate for you

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 sure my

Embarrassment marred his features.

apologize to Mr. Quinn

begrudgingly apologized to

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

but to accept

pleading

body still felt cold

was sympathetic but wasn’t that magnanimous, so she chose not to look at Joshua.

Disappointment flooded Joshua.