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 the moment

longer wanted to

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

up on this relationship and was simply waiting for an eventual outcome to unfold.

David

secretary of Miller Corporation arrived in a car to pick her up personally, respectfully stating, “Miss Winters, our CEO would like to meet with you.”

later, Crystal found herself sitting

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

surprised by the treatment

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

off about

sat across from her and spoke in a relaxed manner. “Why haven’t you been coming to the house

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

inner thoughts

also well acquainted with

a stunning woman, and her tenacious spirit surpasses even that

from home, David knew he had to do something about it.

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.

when

current circumstances, and she

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

of it caused a pang in Crystal’s heart, leaving her breathless with

prolonged silence, stretching out for what

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

complexion was deathly pale as she got to

David got his secretary to escort

Crystal left than Julia arrived.

over, the young woman was already gone. Her

one of them would lead to a successful outcome! David Miller, I’m telling

added, “I’m going to make sure

as he listened to his wife’s tirade.

while feeling

source of conflict in this situation was not Audrey but rather Henry himself.

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

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

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

the invitation letter in her

pondered over it for

she had a single encounter with Henry, and they

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

the stirring emotions of the day

came to the conclusion that the love she

Dad and Anna with me to Ferropene. Once

this decision, a sense of confusion and uncertainty

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

a tender kiss on his lips, whispering, “I

when he felt the

him before asking, “What did

refusing to repeat her

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