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.

met him, he appeared visibly unwell and

time passed, Crystal no longer wanted

of their relationship, she was always 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

already given up on this relationship

Crystal’s surprise, David sought her out.

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

Crystal found herself sitting in David’s office.

dismissed his secretary and personally brewed a cup of coffee for her. Smiling, he said,

surprised by the treatment she received.

also aware that individuals of David’s status rarely

about this…

sat across from her and spoke in a relaxed manner. “Why haven’t you been coming to

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

the inner thoughts and emotions of a young

well acquainted with

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

and Henry’s absence from home, David knew

you’ve endured recently, why not take some time abroad to heal your heart? Once your

stiffened up when she heard

wasn’t oblivious to the current circumstances,

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,

in Crystal’s heart, leaving her breathless

silence, stretching out for

an endless reservoir of patience when it came

her gaze and uttered with a heavy heart,

was deathly pale as she got

his secretary

sooner had Crystal left than Julia

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

involved 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 successful outcome! David Miller,

to make sure the two of

he listened to

while feeling frustrated with his

father and a man, he was keenly aware that the main source of conflict in this situation was not Audrey but rather

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

of pure helplessness, for he knew that without this arrangement,

a gamble, believing in Crystal’s unwavering love for

returned home with the invitation letter in

over it

this time, she had a single encounter with Henry, and they simply embraced each other without going any further.

be enough to endure this sacrifice? Although I could entrust my career to capable hands during the two years that I’ll be

stirring emotions of the day he had presented it to her. The echo

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

Anna with me to Ferropene. Once I’m done with my

a sense of confusion

her raging

in and planted a tender kiss on his lips, whispering, “I love you

when he

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

silent, refusing to repeat her

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