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.”

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

a show

her anger, she couldn’t do anything

his hand on her thigh and brushed it gently.

could see everything from

he placed it back in the

to look at

eyes were the features of a mature and licentious

and economics with David, there wasn’t even a glimpse of what his hand was doing beneath the

later, he intertwined

as a sheet as he watched their

expect the woman he dumped could make him feel so much

they

business while the women conversed about their personal and social lives.

Julia was overjoyed.

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

shouldn’t I

clothes when the

I thought he was still in

feet and immediately hurried toward the front door.

festive season, Joshua looked dreary.

the 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

to

finally calmed down after taking a

though he had settled down, so Joshua

his only daughter. Thus, he still had

to Barnwood to get away from that negative place. I’m sure she’ll go

pleading by the time

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

he pondered for a

on the other hand, couldn’t wait another minute

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

over her before Henry

faintly at Joshua. “Mr. Quinn, do you think it’s appropriate for me to be her lawyer?”

Joshua at Henry’s implication, and he immediately blurted out, “Henry, I know you still have feelings for Audrey!”

The air froze.

imagine Joshua would say something so rude with

mouth to retort when Julia came down the

heard Joshua’s accusation when she gently rebuked, “I can empathize with you as a parent, Joshua, but Henry is already

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

paled. Embarrassment marred his

“Melora, apologize to Mr. Quinn

begrudgingly apologized to him.

said, “Please don’t take Melora’s words to heart. She’s still young.

had no choice but

pleading

body still felt cold to the

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

Disappointment flooded Joshua.