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.

visibly unwell and would doze off

time passed, Crystal no longer wanted to question him anything.

short end of the stick with no way out. In fact, the bond between them had become so tenuous that she

pondering that, perhaps subconsciously, she had already given up on this

surprise, David

her up personally, respectfully stating,

Crystal found herself sitting in David’s

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 Mandheling coffee. I had my secretary purchase

pleasantly surprised by the treatment she received.

aware that individuals of David’s status rarely stooped

off about this…

to the house lately? Melora talks about you all the time, and Julia is eagerly looking forward to having a meal with you.”

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

David was well aware of the inner

was also well acquainted

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

David knew he had to do something about it.

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

up when

to the current circumstances, and

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

caused a pang in Crystal’s heart, leaving

silence, stretching out

was as if he had an endless reservoir of patience when it

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

as she got to her feet.

David got his secretary to escort her back

sooner had Crystal left than Julia arrived.

she had gotten 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

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

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

listened to his

feeling frustrated with his son’s lack of

father and a man, he was keenly aware that the main source of conflict

can tell 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 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

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

he took a gamble, believing in Crystal’s unwavering love

home with the invitation

pondered over it for three days.

had a single encounter with Henry, and they simply embraced

sacrifice? Although I could entrust my career to capable hands

hand, reliving the stirring emotions of the day he had presented it to her. The echo of their shared moments filled her heart with bittersweet longing.

she held for Henry surpassed

Anna with me to Ferropene. Once I’m done

decision, a sense of

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

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

he felt

him

refusing

gaze burned with intensity as his youthful vigor took over. He knew it was time to make up for his unfinished desires