Crystal's One Night of Love

Chapter 170 Giving It A Try For I Love You Dearly

Henry pulled her into his embrace and pressed his lips against hers. “Say my name again.”

Crystal was reluctant to do so.

Nestling against his shoulder, she inhaled the subtle scent of his sweat, embracing him tenderly.

I’m guessing Henry wants to do it again.

Tracing her slender fingers along his chiseled features, she murmured, “Get some rest, and make sure to have some stew later.”

Henry’s gaze grew deep and profound. “Are you worried about me?” he asked.

Indeed, Crystal did feel concerned for him.

Captivated by her gentle and submissive demeanor, the desire within him surged, and he rolled over before pinning her down, yearning for another round.

Before their intimate moment could proceed further, however, his phone rang, playing a distinct ringtone reserved exclusively for Joshua.

Naturally, Crystal displayed a strong aversion toward Joshua’s phone call.

True to expectations, Henry’s face darkened after a brief conversation on the phone. He soon got to his feet and proceeded to get dressed.

Seeing this, Crystal wrapped her arms around him from behind, refusing to let him leave.

“Henry, can’t you just ignore her for once? You know she’s doing this on purpose. How much longer will you let her hurt you? Shouldn’t there be a limit to your debt of gratitude?” she exclaimed.

Isn’t he aware that I’m a woman as well? I can’t keep pretending everything is fine and make him some nourishing food just to watch him go to the hospital to donate blood for a deranged woman!

When her gaze fell upon the needle marks on his arm, she felt an overwhelming sense of suffocation.

Henry fell silent and simply gave her a passionate kiss that lasted for a long while.

He comforted her, waiting until she had calmed down a bit before reassuring her in a soft voice, “I’ll be back soon.”

“No, you won’t. Audrey won’t allow it,” Crystal whispered, her voice tinged with resignation.

Her tone grew serious, and she uttered, “Henry, Audrey is not your responsibility! While it’s understandable that you want to assist her with the lawsuit, your enabling behavior will only exacerbate her madness.”

In truth, what she wanted to convey was that if Audrey was truly experiencing mental illness, she should consider seeking treatment from a mental health professional.

Henry seemed to have grasped her underlying message.

His gaze flickered with profound and inscrutable emotions, making it difficult to discern his true thoughts. Sensing the weight of his silence, Crystal decided to keep the rest of her thoughts unspoken.

In the end, he still put on his clothes and left.

As usual, Henry did not return.

The spring nights were surprisingly chilly, and as the clock struck three in the morning, Crystal found it difficult to remain lying in bed. Although she initially considered returning to her condominium, she hesitated, not wanting to disturb Snowy.

Just like that, she sat motionless in the living room throughout the night.

Over the next two weeks, Audrey’s penchant for kicking up a fuss escalated to the point where Crystal hardly saw Henry anymore.

occasions she met him, he appeared visibly unwell and would doze off the moment his head

longer

always the one who got the short end of the stick with no way out. In fact, the bond between them had become so tenuous that she found herself sympathizing with him for no

pondering that, perhaps subconsciously, she had already given up on this relationship and was simply waiting for an eventual outcome to unfold.

Crystal’s surprise, David sought

pick her up personally, respectfully stating, “Miss Winters, our CEO would

Crystal found herself sitting in

for her. Smiling, he said, “I heard from

surprised by the treatment she

of David’s status rarely stooped to

about this…

and spoke in a relaxed manner. “Why haven’t you been coming to the house lately? Melora talks about you all

see any hope or prospects in her

David was well aware of the inner

acquainted with

and her tenacious spirit surpasses even that

home, David knew he had to do something

hardships you’ve endured recently, why not take some time abroad to heal your heart? Once your studies are completed and the legal issues with the Quinn family are resolved, all debts of gratitude will have been repaid. By then, you and Henry will be at the perfect

up when she heard

current circumstances, and she

I guess it’s inevitable that I would have to bear the burden and make sacrifices. By getting me to leave, Audrey would stop kicking up a fuss which will, in turn, alleviate some of the hardships Henry is facing. It seemed like a perfectly arranged solution, taking into account everyone’s well-being, but the fact remains that

caused a pang in Crystal’s heart, leaving her breathless

fell into prolonged silence, stretching out for what seemed like an eternity.

he had an endless reservoir of patience when it came to dealing with this young

her gaze and uttered with a heavy heart, “I

was deathly pale as she got

got his

left than

news from somewhere that Crystal would be here, but by the time she rushed over, the young woman was already gone. Her beautiful countenance was marred

teller warned that he would only have two chances for romantic relationships in his life, and only one of them would lead to a successful outcome! David Miller, I’m telling you right now that if this situation ends up ruining Henry’s marriage prospects, I will

going to make sure

listened to his

to her, all while feeling frustrated with

source of conflict in this situation was

a successful career such as herself wait for him. The real issue here lay with my son, who

pure helplessness, for he knew

gamble, believing in Crystal’s unwavering love

returned home with the invitation letter in

over it

and they

fondness and love for him be enough to endure this sacrifice? Although I could entrust my career to capable hands during the two years that I’ll be gone, I won’t be able to be

Crystal delicately traced her fingers over the ring adorning her hand, reliving the stirring emotions of the day he had presented it to her. The echo of their shared moments

the love she held for Henry surpassed any reservations or sacrifices that lay ahead.

with me to Ferropene. Once I’m done

decision, a sense of confusion and uncertainty

her, she felt her raging emotions cool

tender kiss on his lips, whispering, “I love you very much, so let’s give

when he felt

and pinned Crystal beneath him before asking, “What did you just say?”

silent, refusing to

took over. He knew it was