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, she knew what Henry

putting on a show

she couldn’t do anything

the dining table, Henry placed his hand on her thigh and brushed it gently.

see everything from his angle.

it back in the same spot immediately after and

to look at

features of a mature and licentious

what his hand was doing beneath the table showing on his

split second later, he intertwined his fingers

a sheet as he watched their interaction.

the woman he dumped could make him

meal, they had coffee.

while the women conversed about their personal and social

Julia was overjoyed.

decided to take Crystal and Melora to the mall and the cafe where her friends usually frequented for

so shouldn’t I show off

when the

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

to his feet and immediately hurried toward the front door.

season,

stepped into the living room. Standing there, she seemed like a part of the Miller family. He

ordered the housekeeper to serve Joshua coffee.

taking a sip of

was hesitant to speak. After all, Henry looked as though he had settled down, so Joshua thought it might cross a line

Audrey was his only daughter. Thus, he still had

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,

gaze was pleading by the time he

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

pondered for a long while.

the other hand, couldn’t wait another minute longer.

me. Rhea and I only have Audrey. If anything happens

wash over her before

do you think it’s appropriate for me to be her

implication, and he immediately blurted out, “Henry, I

The air froze.

Joshua would say something so rude with Crystal still in

when

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

go? If you keep holding on to the favor we owe you, Mr. Quinn, have Audrey jump into the water

paled. Embarrassment marred his features.

apologize to Mr. Quinn

apologized

“Please don’t take Melora’s words to heart. She’s still young. As for the divorce proceedings, I’ll discuss it

no choice but to accept it.

but cast a pleading gaze at Crystal when he

body still felt cold to the

so

Disappointment flooded Joshua.