Crystal's One Night of Love

Chapter 184 I Would Rather You Hate Me

Early in the morning, Crystal took Snowy for a walk.

It was now early summer. Crystal was dressed in white sportswear that revealed a generous expanse of her fair legs, lending an alluring charm to her overall appearance.

Henry’s Adam’s apple bobbed multiple times when he saw her.

He stepped out of the car with a profound gaze, asking. Taking the dog for a walk?”

Crystal walked past him, guiding Snowy toward the lake.

Snowy turned around and barked at him a few times.

Henry lowered his head, lit a cigarette, and simply trailed behind her.

Crystal ignored him.

After walking the dog for an hour, she had breakfast and purchased a packet of toast and milk on her journey back home.

As she ascended the stairs, Henry firmly grasped her slender wrist and inquired, “Are you with him?”

Crystal was taken aback.

Then she realized that he had witnessed the scene the previous night and had followed her all the way to this place.

Crystal’s expression turned icy. “Mr. Miller, we have already ended our relationship! It is none of your concern who I am with, and I have no obligation to provide you with any explanations!”

She forcefully pushed his hand away and briskly made her way into the condominium.

Once she closed the door, she leaned against the door panel, pressing her back against it.

No matter how many times she encountered Henry, her heart continued to ache in his presence, and she still couldn’t feign indifference. However, she was determined to put an end to the agony and move forward with her life.

Why does he keep pestering me like this?

Crystal contemplated the idea of moving, but she had done nothing wrong and shouldn’t feel obliged to avoid him.

Despite Crystal’s rejection of Seth that night, Seth did not give up his pursuit.

He was a smart man, and after the rejection, he chose to pursue her in a gentle and subtle manner.

He would only make four or five appearances per month, either visiting her home for a meal or sending health products to Anna. Over time, word spread throughout Barnwood that Seth had developed feelings for her and was actively pursuing her.

That night, Seth ran into Crystal again.

With a cheeky face, he invited himself over to Crystal’s condominium for a meal. However, at nine o’clock

leave and did not give Crystal

him

hesitated, contemplating whether to

remain silent.

Seth chuckled.

was a face that could captivate any

might also be aware of this effect he had on others, including

“You can’t escape me!” With a hint

a long

night wind

the bench beneath a sycamore tree. She gently her eyes, relishing the sensation of the breeze

figure emerged. Henry’s gaze was filled with mixed emotions.

their interaction just moments ago, observing Seth’s smile directed at Crystal and the immediate shift in her demeanor. In that instant, he rushed over to Crystal as he was overwhelmed with emotions. Then, he gently pinched Crystal’s chin, pressed his lips against hers, and even slipped

taken

her eyes, Henry had enveloped her in a tight embrace. His grip was so

you crazy?

to push him

her tightly, preventing her from moving at all. Not only that, he was consumed. by an overwhelming desire for more. Crystal

targeting all

ascertain if she still held him

as if she was going

next moment.

she slapped Henry’s face. Her body trembled

again grasped her chin firmly

didn’t struggle

release his emotions, but she gently turned her face away. The corners of her eyes glistened with tears. “Henry, please don’t make me despise you even more. If it’s not Seth, there will be someone else. I will fall in love with some other man and eventually

Henry stopped suddenly.

labored. He spoke with a hoarse. voice, “Crystal, I would rather have you hate me than feel nothing at all. At least if you hate me, it means I still hold a place in your heart. But you’ve been giving me the cold shoulder. You knew I was here, yet you cooked for him, walked him downstairs, and even greeted him with a smile… It seems like you’re giving him the

even more

isn’t that a normal response for any mature

face went pale.

in the night breeze, she and Henry locked eyes, gazing

want me. What’s the point of saying all this

turned and walked

steps, she paused. “Please don’t come

At that moment, he realized that Crystal would never turn back, no matter what he did.

He murmured her name, feeling dizzy and

Aside from going to work, he would spend his time

endured the situation for two weeks, but eventually decided to take matters into his own hands and personally brought his

over Henry, drenching him from head to toe.

sobriety and wiped his face. “Dad!”

solve anything? Do you think a woman will return to you after you’re drunk? I guarantee you, seeing you in this state only makes Crystal despise you