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 about stuff like

of uncomfortable feelings swirled

abruptly appeared and asked in a

over to reassure her. “I

pushed him away.

heard him asking about Henry. Did Crystal

marry Charles. Someone with a

her lips trembled as she stared at Crystal.

Crystal sighed.

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

and patted Madison’s shoulder

would’ve been quick with her temper if it

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

to cry

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

tears flowed from the corners of Madison’s eyes.

secrets between her and Crystal. Yet, she had

you!” Madison

whispered, “All my life, I’ve only liked two men. Yet, in the end, both those relationships ended dismally. Thus, being single is the best.”

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

live a fulfilling life without being in a

thought things through early on, but it didn’t lessen the sadness Madison felt. Madison lifted her gaze, wanting

stood behind Crystal with an impassive expression Who knew how long he

as she gasped,

Crystal stiffened.

she saw him standing beneath the crystal chandelier,

atmosphere turned awkward.

saving his and Crystal’s faces by saying, “Crystal can’t drive, so I’ll

back.”

Madison moved slightly..

whispered. “Let them

last, Madison’s tense body

curled into a small smile as she wished the

that, she left with Henry.

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

car stopped in front of

her neck, she twisted it slightly and announced. “I’m getting

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