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 doze off the moment his head touched

longer wanted to question

who got the short end of the stick with no

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

Crystal’s surprise, David sought

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

found herself

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

pleasantly surprised by the

David’s status rarely stooped to such humble gestures without

off about

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 Julia is eagerly looking forward

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

was well aware of the inner thoughts

he was also well acquainted with his

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

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

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

up when

wasn’t oblivious to the current circumstances, and she understood David’s intentions.

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, while I would have to leave my home and start anew in a distant

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

silence, stretching out for what seemed like

if he had an endless reservoir of patience when it came to dealing

a heavy heart, “I need

pale as she got to her feet.

got his secretary to escort

left than Julia

Crystal would be here, but by the time she rushed over, the young woman was already gone. Her beautiful countenance was marred

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 outcome! David Miller, I’m telling

sure the two

listened

all while feeling frustrated with his son’s

that the main source

After all, only love could make a beautiful woman who comes from a good family and has a successful career such as herself wait

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

believing in Crystal’s unwavering love for

returned home with the invitation

over it for three days.

this time, 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

broke, Crystal delicately traced her fingers over the ring adorning her hand, reliving the stirring emotions of the day

the love she held

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 more confidence to face Joshua when the time

sense of confusion

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

kiss on his lips, whispering, “I love you

stirred when he felt the

beneath him before asking, “What

silent, refusing to repeat her

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