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.”

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

a

couldn’t do

hand on her

see everything

away, but he placed it back in the same spot

look

the features of a mature

even a glimpse of what his hand was doing beneath the table showing on his face. She placed her hand on his to

split second later, he intertwined his

white as a sheet

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

the meal, they had coffee.

women conversed about their personal and social lives.

Julia was overjoyed.

to take Crystal and Melora to the mall and the cafe where her friends usually frequented for some coffee and dessert.

so shouldn’t I

of clothes when the housekeeper

he was still in

his feet and immediately hurried toward the front

the festive season, Joshua looked

she seemed like a part of the Miller family. He didn’t know how to voice the

housekeeper to serve

calmed down after taking a sip

looked as though he had settled down, so Joshua thought it might

Audrey was his only daughter. Thus, he still had

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, so I would like Henry to represent her in court… and give her

pleading by the time he finished.

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

he pondered for a

on the other hand, couldn’t wait another minute

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

wash over her before Henry could say anything.

and smiled faintly at Joshua. “Mr. Quinn, do you think

immediately blurted out, “Henry, I know you still have feelings for

The air froze.

would say something so

his mouth to retort when Julia came down

empathize with you as a parent, Joshua, but Henry

moved his 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

Embarrassment

apologize to Mr. Quinn now!”

begrudgingly apologized

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

no choice but to accept it.

pleading gaze at Crystal when

body still felt cold to

magnanimous, so she chose

Disappointment flooded Joshua.