Crystal's One Night of Love

Chapter 212 Pregnant

Alfred smiled faintly and asked, “Is it from the Millers?”

The butler smiled awkwardly, then glanced at Crystal. Everyone in the family knew about her relationship with Henry.

After pondering for a moment, Alfred instructed them to enter.

Eighteen black Mercedes-Benz cars and eighty-eight exquisite gifts, carefully arranged in pairs, were brought in.

Alfred pointed at the items and inquired, “Are these mere gifts or a marriage proposal?”

The representative from the Miller family simply smiled.

Just as Lucia was about to speak, Alfred whispered softly in her ear, “I’ve met the guy; he is talented and looks decent!”

Lucia nodded in acceptance as she trusted her son’s judgment.

Although Alfred accepted half of the gifts, he didn’t voice his approval of the relationship.

It was also his way of establishing Crystal’s status in the Lodge family.

After all, Crystal was a highly sought-after woman; even the wealthiest family in the northern region came to propose marriage. He wanted there to be no doubt about Crystal’s position as the esteemed heiress of the Lodge family.

On the other hand, Crystal felt a whirlwind of emotions.

What is Henry up to?

Later that evening, Crystal finally had a moment to herself. Just as she was about to call Henry, he surprised her by calling first.

She answered the call and heard the man’s uncharacteristically gentle voice. “Are you having a good time at Coldbridge?”

“It’s all right.” Crystal nodded.

After a brief contemplation, she decided to be straightforward with him. “From now on, please refrain from sending more gifts to the Lodge family. I’m afraid-”

“That others will misunderstand?” he interrupted.

“Crystal, I wanted to propose to you, but your uncle objected to it.”

Henry’s voice seemed particularly alluring in the dark silent night. “What should I do? It seems like pursuing you has become more challenging! Crystal, do you want me to come over?”

Crystal shook her head.

My reunion with the Lodges has nothing to do with my relationship with Henry. He’s trying to create a diversion.

She remained composed and replied softly, “I have something to do. Let’s talk about it when I return to Barnwood.”

There was a long silence on the other end before Henry whispered, “Crystal, are you pushing me out of your life?”

In the Lodge family, she was the sole female of her generation.

It was evident that Alfred wanted her to return to Coldbridge. If Crystal agreed to the arrangement, was there still any hope for them?

After his question, they both fell silent.

Crystal understood that he was looking for a commitment, but at the moment, she couldn’t promise him anything.

She didn’t want to impulsively give her heart away and surrender herself entirely once again.

Finally, Henry hung up the phone.

residence for three days before

to her apartment building, she noticed a black Maybach parked nearby. The window rolled down, revealing a slender arm resting on the windowsill. The man casually smoking was none other than

seeing Crystal, he came out of the car and took her

with a

seeing each other for almost a month, their reunion felt somewhat distant.

ahead of Crystal toward the building.

him, but seeing his dejected figure, she held back and followed him

apartment door, Henry couldn’t resist and embraced

body tensed

“I won’t touch you. It’s been a long time since we had a meal together. Shall

the house, with Henry trailing closely behind. After glancing around

chuckled and replied, “At

to give the dog the Lodge surname?” Henry asked in a hushed voice, turning

a childish

to the kitchen to

decided to make her a cup

remarked, “I heard the project

months and gave him full authority over the project. You don’t

Henry’s gaze darkened.

past few months, Crystal had undergone a profound transformation. He liked this new her, yet a part of him felt unsatisfied-he wanted to own her entirely.

uneasy since Alfred appeared.

wrap his arms around

before responding. “Um, I’m considering

dates set up by the Lodge family? Crystal, where do I fit into your

all that build up, he finally

me to make

Crystal wasn’t heartless.

the bitterness of love, and while she knew Henry had feelings for her, she wasn’t ready to plunge into marriage just yet. Liking someone didn’t guarantee

time together made her feel happy, the uncertainty of the future gnawed at her. She wondered if

into a contemplative silence, with only the sound of running water filling the space.

his grip on her and said softly, “I’ll step outside for a

him. “Smoke less, please. I’ve

you worried about

to smile at him. “We’re not enemies. We still have to spend

and in a sudden move, he lifted her and gently placed her on the

counter.

cool marble contrasted with his burning body, Crystal leaned against his shoulder and softly.

her chin and

and tongues entwined as their emotions

resist and struggled in his grasp. However, she gradually found herself succumbing to his advances. She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck.

of a zipper being opened, he

the afternoon, they continued their passionate rendezvous. Crystal found the

sheer exhaustion and

of the night, she stirred awake and found herself

up at the ceiling

have crossed the

content and kept insisting on more. As for Crystal, despite her tough exterior, she knew she had a soft spot. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have allowed him to

Should I give it another

let time provide the

front of her. They would have a weekly date, either at his villa

and before they knew it, Christmas

returned

there twice, staying for a few days each time. She also visited Hulcaster every month to check on Pete’s progress. Luckily, he was performing remarkably

felt that her life was

to have dinner with Madison at

was always someone accompanying her whenever she went out, and Charles treated