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.

he appeared visibly unwell and would doze off the moment his head

passed, Crystal no longer wanted to question

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

given up on this

David

in a car to pick her up personally, respectfully

an hour later, Crystal found herself sitting in David’s

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 give it

was pleasantly surprised by the treatment

of David’s status rarely stooped to such

about this…

been coming to the house lately? Melora

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

David was well aware of the inner thoughts and

also well acquainted with

like Crystal. She’s a stunning woman, and her tenacious

and Henry’s absence from home, David knew he

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?

up when she heard

to the current circumstances,

burden and 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

caused a pang in Crystal’s heart, leaving

prolonged silence, stretching out

an endless reservoir of patience when it came to dealing with this young

lifted her gaze and uttered with a heavy heart, “I need some time to

was deathly pale as she got to her

of sympathy, David got his

Crystal left

the news from somewhere that Crystal would be here, but by the time she rushed over, the young woman was already gone. Her beautiful countenance was marred with concern as she began to

should have never gotten 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, I’m telling you right now that

“I’m going to make sure the two of you live a lonely life!”

felt helpless as he listened to his wife’s

all while feeling frustrated with his son’s lack of

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

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 or perhaps didn’t love her

born out of pure helplessness, for he knew that without this arrangement, their relationship would eventually crumble.

gamble, believing in Crystal’s unwavering love

with the invitation letter in her hand.

over it

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

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 that I’ll be gone, I won’t be able

the stirring emotions of the

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

take Dad and Anna with me to Ferropene. Once I’m done with my piano studies, I believe that I’ll be better suited for Henry and will have more confidence to face Joshua when the time

this decision, a sense of confusion

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

his lips, whispering, “I love you very much, so

he

rolled over and pinned Crystal beneath him before asking, “What

silent, refusing to repeat her words.

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