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

longer

was always the one who got the short end of the stick with no way out. In

herself pondering that, perhaps subconsciously, she had already given up on this relationship

surprise, David sought her out.

pick her up personally,

an hour later, Crystal found

her in high regard as he dismissed his secretary and personally brewed a cup of coffee for her. Smiling, he said, “I heard from Melora that

by

was also aware that individuals of David’s status

off about this…

manner. “Why haven’t you been coming to the house lately? Melora talks about you all the

no idea how to respond to that, for she couldn’t see any hope or prospects in her relationship with Henry at

a shrewd businessman, David was well aware of the inner thoughts and

was also well acquainted with his

Crystal. She’s a stunning woman, and her

absence from home, David knew he

I have no other intentions for doing this, but seeing the 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

stiffened up when she heard

wasn’t oblivious to the current circumstances, and

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

it caused a pang in

opulent office fell into prolonged silence, stretching out for what seemed like

was as if he had an endless reservoir of

Crystal lifted her gaze and uttered with a heavy heart, “I need some time

deathly pale as she got to her feet.

twinge of sympathy, David got his secretary to escort her back home.

Crystal left than Julia arrived.

the young woman was already gone. Her beautiful countenance was marred with concern as she began to reprimand

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, I’m telling you right now that if this situation ends up ruining Henry’s marriage prospects, I will take Melora and Crystal with me and leave

make sure the two of you

he listened

her, all while feeling frustrated with his son’s

and a man, he was keenly aware that the main source of conflict

woman who comes from a good family and has a successful career such as herself wait for him. The real

out of pure helplessness, for he knew that without this arrangement, their relationship

a gamble, believing in Crystal’s unwavering love

returned home with the invitation letter in her hand.

over it for

encounter with Henry, and they simply embraced

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 my

traced her fingers over the ring adorning her hand, reliving the stirring emotions of the day he had presented it to

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

circumstances, then I’m willing to take the gamble. I’ll take Dad and Anna with me to Ferropene. Once I’m done with

a sense of confusion and uncertainty filled her heart.

face right in front of her, she felt her raging emotions cool off, for the man’s attractiveness had enraptured

on his lips, whispering, “I love

he felt the kiss.

him

silent, refusing to

gaze burned with intensity as his youthful vigor took over. He knew it was time to make up for