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.

visibly unwell and would doze off

Crystal no longer

with no way out. In fact, the bond between them had become so tenuous that she found herself sympathizing with

up on this relationship and was simply waiting for an

surprise, David sought her out.

to pick her up personally, respectfully

found herself sitting in

regard as he dismissed his secretary and personally brewed a cup of coffee for her. Smiling, he said, “I heard from Melora that you enjoy Mandheling coffee. I had my secretary purchase some beans for you. Please give it

surprised by

also aware that individuals of David’s status rarely

about

coming to the house lately? Melora talks about you all the time, and

that, for she couldn’t see any

businessman, David was well aware of the inner thoughts and emotions of

acquainted with his

and her tenacious spirit surpasses even that of

Audrey causing trouble and Henry’s absence from home, David knew he had to do

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 age

when she heard

current circumstances, and she understood

a fuss which will, in turn, alleviate some of the hardships Henry is facing. It seemed like a perfectly arranged solution, taking into

of it caused a pang in

silence, stretching out for what seemed

as if he had an endless reservoir of patience when it

her gaze and uttered with a heavy

pale as she got to her feet.

of sympathy, David got his secretary to escort her

had Crystal left than

but by the time she rushed over, the young woman was already gone. Her beautiful countenance was marred with concern as she began to reprimand her husband for the situation.

The fortune 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,

to make sure the two of you

as he listened to his wife’s tirade.

while feeling frustrated with

main source of conflict in this situation was

love with Henry. After all, only love could make a beautiful woman who comes from a good family and has a successful

pure helplessness, for he knew that without this

he took a gamble, believing in Crystal’s

invitation letter in

pondered over it for three

time, she had a single encounter with Henry, and they

close that night, she found the courage to ask herself the pivotal question. Would my 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 there for my family, especially

the stirring emotions of the day

she came to the conclusion that the love she held for Henry

with me to Ferropene. Once

made this decision, a sense of confusion and uncertainty filled her

of her, she felt her raging emotions cool off, for the man’s attractiveness

whispering, “I love

he felt the

and pinned Crystal beneath him before asking, “What did you

remained silent, refusing to repeat her

gaze burned with intensity as his youthful vigor took over. He knew it was time to make up for his unfinished desires left from the previous night.