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.

two occasions she met him, he appeared visibly unwell and would doze off

time passed, Crystal no longer wanted to question him anything.

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

subconsciously, she had already given up on this relationship

surprise, David

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

an hour later, Crystal found herself sitting

coffee for her. Smiling, he said,

by the treatment she received.

she was also aware that individuals of David’s status rarely stooped to such humble gestures without any reason.

off about

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

couldn’t see any hope or prospects in her relationship with

businessman, David was well aware of the inner

well acquainted

woman, and her

absence from home, David

across the table to Crystal. With a warm smile on his face, he said, “This is an invitation to join the most renowned music academy in Ferropene. 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

up when she heard

the current circumstances, and she understood David’s

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 none of this is my fault, yet I’m the only one being sacrificed in the end. Everyone gets a happy ending, while I would have to leave my home and start anew in a distant

pang in Crystal’s heart, leaving her breathless with pain.

into prolonged silence, stretching out for

endless reservoir of

uttered with a heavy heart, “I

complexion was deathly pale as she got to her feet.

sympathy, David got his secretary to escort her

left than Julia

the time she rushed over, the young woman was already gone. Her

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

sobbed and added, “I’m going to make sure the two

felt helpless as he listened

all while feeling

was keenly aware that the main source of conflict in this situation was not Audrey but rather Henry

Henry. After all, only love could make a beautiful woman who comes from a good family and has a successful career such as herself wait for him. The real issue here lay with my son, who failed to cherish her

he knew that without this arrangement, their relationship would eventually crumble.

a gamble, believing in Crystal’s unwavering love

the invitation letter in her

it

single encounter with Henry, and they simply embraced

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

broke, 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

to the conclusion that the love she held for Henry surpassed any reservations

and Anna with me to Ferropene. Once I’m done with my piano studies, I believe that I’ll be

decision, a sense of

of her, she felt her raging

lips, whispering, “I love you very much, so let’s give it a try

when he felt

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

Crystal remained silent, refusing to

intensity as his youthful vigor took over. He knew it was time