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

but a smile curved her lips soon after. “Same old, same old. Don’t worry about stuff like this, Charles. You’ve just gotten married,

of uncomfortable feelings swirled through

something else, but Madison abruptly appeared and asked in a dazed voice, “Charles, what did you

headed over to reassure her.

pushed him

him asking about Henry. Did Crystal end

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

red, and her lips trembled

Crystal sighed.

to Charles, “Give us some space. I’ll talk to

easier for the two women to chat, and therefore, he agreed and patted Madison’s shoulder before leaving. “Don’t get angry and

would’ve been quick with her temper if it was the old

the baby in her belly might be something Crystal had sacrificed much for in exchange. She didn’t know

urge to cry

her wedding dress. “How beautiful! A bride must look like a bride, so you shouldn’t cry. I’m fine, Madison. I don’t plan to marry anyway,

flowed from the corners of

and Crystal. Yet, she had never

you!” Madison

pulled Madison into a hug and whispered, “All my life, I’ve only liked two men.

travel with her mother around the world a year later, once her career stabilized.

a fulfilling life

Madison lifted her gaze,

an impassive expression Who knew how

she gasped, “Henry

Crystal stiffened.

around, she saw him standing beneath the

atmosphere turned

Henry broke the ice, saving his and Crystal’s faces by

back.”

Madison moved slightly..

whispered. “Let them settle things

tense body could finally relax.

small smile as she wished

left

no one spoke. None of them uttered a single word on the way back to

later, the car stopped in

twisted it slightly

Click!