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.

the only two occasions she met him, he appeared visibly unwell and would

time passed, Crystal no longer wanted to

the stick with no way out. In fact, the bond between them had become so tenuous that she found herself sympathizing with him for no

subconsciously, she had already given up on this relationship

surprise, David sought

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

Crystal found

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

surprised by the

David’s status rarely stooped to such humble gestures without any reason.

about this…

spoke 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 to having a meal with you.”

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

well aware of the inner thoughts

also well acquainted with his

stunning woman, and her tenacious spirit surpasses even that of my

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

letter of invitation 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 your studies are completed and the legal issues with the Quinn family are resolved, all debts of gratitude will have been repaid. By

up when she

circumstances, and she understood David’s

bear the 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 a happy ending, while I would have to leave

mere thought of it caused a pang in

prolonged silence, stretching out for what seemed like

calm. It was as if he had an endless reservoir of patience when it came to dealing with this

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

deathly pale as she got to

his secretary to escort her back

left than Julia arrived.

Crystal would be here, but by the time she rushed over, the young woman was already gone. Her beautiful countenance

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 if this situation ends up

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

listened

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

man, he was keenly aware that the main source of

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

helplessness, for he knew that

a gamble, believing in

the invitation letter in her

over it for

time, she had a single encounter with Henry, and they simply embraced each other without

found the 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

light broke, Crystal delicately traced her fingers over the ring adorning her hand, reliving the stirring emotions of the day he had presented

the conclusion that the love she held

Dad and Anna with me to Ferropene. Once I’m

of confusion and uncertainty filled her

her raging emotions

tender kiss on his lips, whispering, “I love you very much, so let’s

he felt the kiss.

beneath him before asking,

remained silent, refusing to repeat her

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