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.

appeared visibly unwell and

no longer wanted

who got the short end of the stick with no way out.

times, she found herself pondering that, perhaps subconsciously, she had already given up on this relationship and was simply waiting

surprise, David sought her

car to pick her up personally, respectfully stating, “Miss Winters,

later, Crystal found herself sitting in

Smiling, he said, “I heard from Melora that you enjoy Mandheling coffee. I had my secretary purchase some beans for you. Please give it

pleasantly surprised by

she was also aware that individuals of David’s status rarely stooped to such

off about

haven’t you been coming to the house lately? Melora talks about you all the time,

idea how to respond to that, for she couldn’t see any hope or prospects

the inner thoughts

also well acquainted with

woman, and her tenacious spirit surpasses even that of

absence from home, David knew he had to do something

intentions for doing this, but seeing the hardships you’ve endured recently, why not take some time abroad to heal

stiffened up when she

the current circumstances, and she understood David’s

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

a pang in Crystal’s heart, leaving her breathless

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

remained calm. It was as if he had an endless reservoir

Crystal lifted her gaze and uttered with a heavy

pale as she

a twinge of sympathy, David got his secretary to escort

left than Julia arrived.

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

in Audrey’s affairs! 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

and added, “I’m going to make sure the two of you live a

helpless as he listened to his wife’s

her, all while feeling frustrated with his son’s

the main source of conflict in

comes from a good family and has a successful career such as herself wait for

was born out of pure helplessness, for he knew that without this

took a gamble, believing

with the invitation letter in her hand.

it for

with Henry, and they simply embraced each

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

hand, reliving the stirring emotions of

she came to the conclusion that the love she

with me to Ferropene. Once I’m done with my piano studies,

a sense of confusion and

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

a tender kiss on his lips, whispering, “I

he

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

silent, refusing to repeat her words.

was time to make up for