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.”

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

on a

couldn’t do anything about

placed his hand on her thigh

see everything from his

away, but he placed it back in

look at

eyes were the features of

market and economics with David, there wasn’t even a glimpse of what his hand was doing beneath the table showing on his face. She placed her hand on his to

later, he intertwined his fingers with hers.

white as a sheet as he

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

they

while the women conversed about

Julia was overjoyed.

mall and the cafe where her friends

so shouldn’t I show off

gone upstairs for a change of clothes when

he was still in the

feet and immediately hurried toward

festive season, Joshua

seemed like a part

the housekeeper to

down after taking a sip

settled down, so Joshua thought it

only daughter. Thus, he still had to say it

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

by the time he

reply immediately, for it was Crystal’s first visit. He

for a long while.

couldn’t wait another minute

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

wash over her

“Mr. Quinn, do you think

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

The air froze.

one could imagine Joshua would say something so rude with Crystal still in the room.

mouth to retort when Julia

she had heard Joshua’s accusation when she gently rebuked, “I can empathize with you as a parent, Joshua, but Henry is already in a relationship with Crystal. Thus it’s inappropriate

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

Embarrassment

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

begrudgingly apologized

words to heart. She’s still young. As for the divorce proceedings,

no choice but to accept

pleading gaze at

felt cold to the touch.

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

Disappointment flooded Joshua.