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

Crystal no longer wanted to

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 sympathizing with

given up on this relationship

David sought her out.

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

hour later, Crystal found herself sitting in David’s office.

he dismissed his secretary and personally brewed a cup of coffee for her. Smiling, he said, “I heard from Melora that you enjoy

surprised by the treatment she received.

of David’s status rarely stooped to such humble gestures without

about

to the house lately? Melora talks about you all

idea how to respond to that, for she couldn’t see any hope or prospects in her relationship with Henry at the moment.

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

acquainted with his son’s

her

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

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

stiffened up when she

oblivious to the current circumstances, and

By getting me to leave, Audrey would stop kicking up 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

a pang in Crystal’s

opulent office fell into prolonged silence, stretching out for

David’s demeanor remained calm. It was as if he had an endless reservoir of patience when it came to dealing

a heavy heart, “I need some time to

deathly pale as she got to her feet.

a twinge of sympathy, David got his secretary to

sooner had Crystal left than

the young woman was already gone. Her beautiful

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

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

as he listened

offered consolation to her, all while feeling frustrated with his son’s lack of

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

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 or perhaps didn’t love her enough.

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

believing in

returned home with the invitation letter in

pondered over it for three days.

encounter with Henry, and they simply embraced each other without going

sacrifice? Although I could entrust my

emotions of the day he had presented it to her. The echo of their shared moments filled her

love she held for Henry surpassed any reservations or

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 when

this decision, a sense of confusion and uncertainty filled her

right in front of her, she felt her raging

planted a tender kiss on his lips, whispering, “I love you very much, so

when he felt the kiss.

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

refusing to repeat

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