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.

two occasions she met him, he appeared visibly unwell and would doze off the

time passed, Crystal no longer wanted to question him

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

subconsciously, she had already given up on

Crystal’s surprise, David sought her out.

in a car to pick her up personally, respectfully stating, “Miss Winters, our

later, Crystal found

her. Smiling, he said, “I heard from Melora that you enjoy Mandheling coffee. I had my

by the

was also aware that individuals of David’s status

about

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

had no idea how to respond to that, for she couldn’t see any hope or prospects

shrewd businessman, David was well aware of the inner thoughts and emotions of a young woman like

well acquainted with

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

David knew

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 debts of gratitude will have been repaid. By then, you and Henry will be at the

stiffened up when she heard

current circumstances, and she understood David’s

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, while I would have to leave

a pang in Crystal’s heart,

into prolonged silence, stretching out for what seemed like

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

lifted her gaze and uttered with a heavy heart, “I need

deathly pale as she got

of sympathy, David got his secretary

sooner had Crystal left than Julia arrived.

the time she rushed over, the young woman was already gone. Her beautiful countenance was marred with concern as she began to reprimand her husband for the

have never gotten involved in Audrey’s affairs! The fortune 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 you right now that if this situation ends up ruining Henry’s marriage prospects, I will take Melora and Crystal with me and leave this family!”

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

as he listened to

to her, all while feeling frustrated with his son’s

a father and a man, he was keenly aware that the main source of conflict in this situation

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

decision was born out of pure helplessness, for he knew that without this arrangement, their

believing in Crystal’s unwavering love

invitation letter in her hand.

over it for three

she had a single encounter with Henry, and they simply embraced each other without

close 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

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

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

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 more confidence to face Joshua

this decision, a sense of confusion and uncertainty filled

felt her raging emotions cool off,

on his lips, whispering, “I

he

Crystal beneath him before asking,

Crystal remained silent, refusing

it was time to