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 knew what Henry was

putting on a show for Robert!

her anger, she couldn’t do anything about

dining table, Henry placed his hand on her thigh and

see everything from

placed it back in the same spot immediately

look

were the features of a mature and

stock market and economics with David, there wasn’t even a glimpse of what his hand

intertwined his fingers with hers.

as a sheet

could make him feel so much pain

they had

while the women conversed about their personal

Julia was overjoyed.

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

the festive season, so shouldn’t I show off

a change of clothes when the housekeeper reported,

was still in the Kingdom of

immediately hurried

the festive season, Joshua looked

minute 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 his

to

finally calmed down after taking a sip of

After all, Henry looked as though he had settled down, so Joshua thought it might cross a line if

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

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,

by the time

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

he pondered for a long

other hand, couldn’t wait

I only have

her before Henry could say anything.

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

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

The air froze.

Joshua would say something so rude

retort when Julia came

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

we can help her financially. Why does Henry have to go? If you keep holding on

paled. Embarrassment marred

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

apologized to him.

his tone 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

had no choice but

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

body still felt cold

magnanimous, so she chose not to look at

Disappointment flooded Joshua.