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

Crystal no longer

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

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

surprise, David

a car to pick her up personally, respectfully stating, “Miss Winters, our CEO would like

Crystal found herself

personally brewed a cup of coffee for her. Smiling, he said,

by

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

off about

manner. “Why haven’t you been coming to the house lately? Melora talks about you all the time, and Julia

couldn’t see

was well aware of the inner thoughts and emotions of

acquainted with

woman, and her tenacious

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

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

stiffened up when

the current circumstances, and

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

pang in Crystal’s

silence, stretching out for

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

a heavy heart, “I need some

as

twinge of sympathy, David got his secretary to escort her

had Crystal left

she rushed over, the young woman was already gone. Her beautiful countenance was

warned that he would only have two chances for romantic relationships in his life, and only one of them would lead to a

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

as he listened to

while feeling frustrated with his

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

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

helplessness, for he knew that without this

a gamble, believing in Crystal’s unwavering love

invitation letter in her hand.

over it for

she had a single encounter with Henry, and they simply

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

her hand, reliving the stirring emotions of the day he had presented it to

conclusion that the love she held for Henry

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 have

Crystal made this decision, a sense of confusion and uncertainty filled her

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

leaned in and planted a tender kiss on his lips, whispering, “I love you

he felt

over and pinned Crystal beneath him before asking, “What did you just say?”

remained silent, refusing to repeat her

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