Crystal's One Night of Love

Chapter 203 How Did We Reach This Point.

The sound of the engine starting echoed from the yard a while later. It had to be Henry leaving.

Crystal guessed he was probably mad, but she didn’t take it to heart.

Since he wasn’t home, she might as well leave with Snowy too.

For the entire day, none of them contacted the other.

On Saturday night, Crystal attended Madison’s and Charles’ wedding reception.

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The reception was taking place at a five-star hotel. With only four tables, it seemed quieter compared to Ritchie’s wedding. Besides that, Charles’ and Madison’s conditions weren’t that well either.

Crystal congratulated the couple and gave them her sincerest blessings.

Madison’s voice shook slightly as she pulled Crystal into an embrace.

Charles’ gaze met Crystal’s behind Madison’s back.

The look in his eyes was complicated. As a man, he knew all too well what Crystal had sacrificed. That knowledge filled him with gratification and guilt.

Crystal flashed him a faint smile.

Charles had always been frivolous, but he was aware he could never repay everything he owed Crystal.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Crystal sat down. Her gaze swept through the room, but she didn’t see Henry anywhere.

Relief flooded her.

Every guest had a mix of emotions as they ate. Even the toasting of the bride and groom was less cheerful However, Charles’ handheld onto Madison’s throughout the entire party. That gave her the energy to maintain the forced smile on her face.

Once the event ended, Crystal went to the restroom.

A memory of Charles holding Madison’s hand flitted through her mind as she washed her hands. Madison will surely be happy. Just as she was about to turn around and leave, Charles’ voice sounded from her back. “Crystal.”

Crystal looked over her shoulder to see him dressed in a suit, smoking as he leaned against the wall of the hallway. When he saw her looking back, he stubbed out the cigarette and earnestly thanked her.

Crystal merely replied, “It wasn’t easy for you two to get together, so treat Madison well.”

Charles nodded.

A moment later, he couldn’t contain his worry and asked, “How are things between you and him?”

Even without Charles pointing it out, they both knew who he was implying

“Same old, same old. Don’t worry

of uncomfortable feelings swirled through

but Madison abruptly appeared and asked in a dazed

but he immediately headed over to reassure her. “I was just

gently pushed

Henry. Did Crystal

wasn’t dumb as she connected the dots in her mind about how her wedding with Zachary was suddenly canceled so that she could marry Charles. Someone with a higher social status than the Cramer family must have helped, but

turned red, and her lips trembled

Crystal sighed.

to Charles, “Give us some space. I’ll

therefore, he agreed and patted Madison’s shoulder before leaving. “Don’t get

been quick with her temper if

a temper because the baby in her belly might be something

to cry overwhelmed her.

look like a bride, so you shouldn’t cry. I’m fine, Madison. I don’t plan

flowed from the corners of

and Crystal. Yet, she had never heard about

you!” Madison

only liked two men. Yet, in the end, both those relationships ended dismally. Thus, being single is the best.”

accompany Emelia or travel with her mother around the world

a fulfilling life without being in a romantic relationship.

had already thought things through early on, but it didn’t lessen the sadness Madison felt. Madison lifted her gaze, wanting to say something, but her eyes widened

behind Crystal with an impassive expression Who knew how

eyes were round as she gasped, “Henry is

Crystal stiffened.

saw him standing beneath the crystal chandelier,

turned awkward.

the ice, saving his and Crystal’s faces by saying, “Crystal can’t drive,

back.”

Madison moved slightly..

whispered. “Let them settle things on their

long last, Madison’s tense body could finally relax.

small smile

left

one spoke. None of them uttered a single word on the

the car stopped in front of Crystal’s

she twisted it

Click!