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.

only two occasions she met him, he appeared visibly unwell and would doze off the moment his head touched the pillow.

passed, Crystal no longer wanted

of the stick with no way out. In fact, the

she found herself pondering that, perhaps subconsciously, she had already given up on this relationship and was simply waiting for an eventual outcome

surprise, David

her up personally, respectfully stating, “Miss Winters, our CEO would like to meet

found herself sitting

seemed to hold 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 you enjoy

was pleasantly surprised by

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

off about

in a 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

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

inner thoughts and emotions of

was also well acquainted

really like Crystal. She’s a stunning woman, and her tenacious spirit surpasses even that of my

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

doing this, but seeing the hardships you’ve endured recently, why not take some time abroad to heal your heart? Once your studies are

up when she heard

to the current circumstances,

is facing. It seemed like a perfectly arranged solution, taking into account everyone’s

mere thought of it caused a pang in Crystal’s heart, leaving her

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

It was as if he had an endless reservoir of patience

her gaze and uttered with a heavy heart, “I need some time to consider it.”

complexion was deathly pale as she

a twinge of sympathy, David got his

had Crystal left than

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

one of them would lead to a successful outcome! David Miller, I’m telling you right now that if

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

helpless as he listened to his

her, all while feeling frustrated with his son’s lack of

aware that the main source of conflict in this situation was not Audrey

comes from a good family and has a

out of pure helplessness, for he knew

such, he took a gamble, believing

with the invitation letter in her hand.

pondered over it

this time, she had a single encounter with Henry, and they simply embraced

endure this sacrifice? Although I could entrust

the morning light 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 echo of their shared

the end, she came to the conclusion that the love she held for Henry surpassed any reservations or sacrifices that lay ahead.

I’m willing to take the gamble. I’ll take Dad and Anna with me to Ferropene. Once I’m done with my piano studies,

this decision, a sense of confusion and uncertainty filled

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

a tender kiss on his lips, whispering, “I

stirred when he

pinned Crystal beneath him before asking,

remained silent, refusing to repeat her

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