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 would

time passed, Crystal no longer wanted

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

times, she found herself pondering that, perhaps subconsciously, she had already given up on this relationship and was simply waiting for an eventual

to Crystal’s surprise, David sought her out.

up personally, respectfully stating, “Miss Winters, our CEO

hour later, Crystal found herself

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

surprised by the treatment

David’s status

off about

David sat across from her and spoke in a relaxed manner. “Why haven’t you been coming to the house lately? Melora talks about you all the time, and

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

businessman, David was well aware of the inner thoughts and emotions

he was also well acquainted with his son’s temperament.

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

absence from home, David knew he had to do something

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

stiffened up when she

the current circumstances, and she understood David’s intentions.

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,

mere thought of it caused a pang in Crystal’s heart, leaving her breathless with pain.

prolonged silence, stretching out for what seemed

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

gaze and uttered with a heavy heart, “I need

deathly pale as she got to her

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

left than Julia

over, the young woman was already gone. Her beautiful countenance was marred with concern

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

to make sure the two of you live a

he listened to his wife’s

consolation to her, 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

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

knew that without this arrangement, their

believing in Crystal’s unwavering love

invitation letter in her hand.

pondered over it

with Henry, and

fondness and love for him be enough to endure this sacrifice? Although I could entrust my career to capable hands during the two

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

she came to the conclusion that the love she held for Henry surpassed any reservations

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

sense of

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

a tender kiss on his lips, whispering, “I

when he felt the kiss.

beneath him before asking, “What

remained silent, refusing to repeat

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