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 touched the

longer wanted to question him

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

that, perhaps subconsciously, she had already given up on this relationship and was simply waiting for

to Crystal’s surprise, David sought her

of Miller Corporation arrived in a car to pick her up personally, respectfully stating, “Miss Winters, our CEO would like to

found

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

Crystal was pleasantly surprised by the treatment

aware that individuals of David’s status rarely stooped to such humble gestures without

about this…

relaxed manner. “Why haven’t you been coming to the house lately? Melora talks about you all the time, and Julia is eagerly looking forward to having

respond to that, for she couldn’t see any hope or prospects in her relationship with Henry at the

the inner thoughts and emotions of a young

also well acquainted with

stunning woman, and her tenacious spirit surpasses even that of my wife.

causing trouble and Henry’s absence from home, David knew he

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 family are resolved, all debts of gratitude will have been repaid. By then, you and Henry will

when she

current circumstances, and she understood David’s intentions.

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 none of this is my fault, yet I’m

thought of it caused a pang in Crystal’s heart, leaving her breathless with pain.

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

calm. It was as if he had an endless reservoir

uttered with a heavy heart, “I

was deathly pale as she

sympathy, David got his

left

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

life, and only one of them would lead to a successful outcome! David Miller, I’m telling you right

to make sure the two of you live a lonely life!”

helpless as he listened to

feeling frustrated with his son’s lack of

he was keenly aware that the main source

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

born out of pure helplessness, for he knew

believing in Crystal’s unwavering love for Henry.

the invitation letter in her

pondered over it for three days.

and they simply embraced each other

other 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

her hand, reliving the stirring emotions of the day he had presented it to her. The echo of their shared

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

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

made this decision, a sense of

raging emotions cool off, for the man’s attractiveness had enraptured

planted a tender kiss on his lips, whispering,

when he felt the kiss.

him before asking,

refusing to repeat her words.

his youthful vigor took over. He knew it was time to make up for his