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

no longer wanted to

knew that throughout the course 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 him

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

to Crystal’s surprise, David sought her

a car to pick her up personally, respectfully

found herself

personally brewed a cup of coffee for her. Smiling, he said, “I heard from Melora that you enjoy Mandheling coffee. I had my

by the treatment she received.

she was also aware that individuals of David’s status rarely stooped to such

about

a relaxed manner. “Why haven’t you been coming to the house lately? Melora talks about you all

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

aware of the inner thoughts and emotions of a young woman

well acquainted with his son’s temperament.

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

David

you’ve endured recently, why not take

stiffened up when

current circumstances, and she understood

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

caused a pang in Crystal’s heart, leaving

silence, stretching

David’s demeanor remained calm. It was as if he had an endless reservoir of patience when it came

and uttered with a heavy heart, “I

complexion was deathly pale as she

a twinge of sympathy, David got his secretary to escort her back

sooner had Crystal left

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 reprimand her

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 if this situation

sobbed and added, “I’m going to make sure the two

he listened to his wife’s tirade.

feeling frustrated with his son’s lack

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

a beautiful woman who comes from a good family and has a successful career such

pure helplessness, for he knew that without

took a gamble, believing in Crystal’s

home with the invitation letter in her

over it

encounter with Henry, and they simply

that night, she 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 gone, I won’t be able to be there for my family, especially

delicately traced her fingers over the ring adorning her hand, reliving the stirring emotions of the day he had presented it to

end, she came to the conclusion that the love she held for Henry

years is all that it takes to change our circumstances, then 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, I believe that I’ll be better suited for Henry and will

a sense of confusion and uncertainty filled her heart.

raging emotions cool off, for the man’s attractiveness had enraptured

lips, whispering, “I love you very much, so let’s give it

stirred when he felt the

him before asking, “What did you just

remained silent, refusing to

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