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.

at the Lodge residence for three days before

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 Henry.

car and took her luggage

with a hum.

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

walked ahead

first, she wanted to stop him, but seeing his dejected figure, she held back

was opening her apartment door, Henry couldn’t resist and embraced her from

tensed up at

been a long time since we had

with Henry trailing

chuckled and replied, “At Coldbridge.”

the dog the Lodge surname?” Henry asked in a hushed voice, turning her toward him and gently

a childish question.

away and headed to the kitchen to fix herself a hearty lunch.

her a cup of warm milk.

the counter, he casually remarked, “I heard the project at Hulcaster

him full authority over the project. You don’t have to worry about his abilities; Mr. Zelcest will keep an

Henry’s gaze darkened.

a profound transformation. He liked this new her, yet a part of him felt unsatisfied-he wanted

uneasy since Alfred appeared.

the opportunity to gently wrap his arms around her delicate waist. “Do you plan to move to Coldbridge in the

“Um, I’m

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

up, he

to

Crystal wasn’t heartless.

she knew Henry had feelings for her, she wasn’t

of the future gnawed at her. She wondered if he would abandon her one day after receiving a call from

contemplative silence, with

reservations. Hence, he released his grip on her and said softly, “I’ll step outside for a

him. “Smoke less, please. I’ve noticed you’ve

worried

response, she turned around to smile at him. “We’re not enemies. We still have to spend nine months. together. It’s not

man’s gaze intensified, and in a sudden move, he lifted her and gently placed

counter.

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

her chin and initiated a

entwined as their emotions surged.

struggled in his grasp. However, she gradually found herself succumbing to his advances. She

the faint sound of a zipper being

for a long time, Henry’s passion seemed insatiable. Throughout the afternoon, they continued their passionate rendezvous.

to sheer exhaustion and drifted off to sleep.

night, she stirred awake

stared up at the ceiling blankly, lost in contemplation.

crossed the

not content and kept insisting on more. As for Crystal, despite her tough exterior, she knew she had a soft spot. Otherwise, she

give it another try with him?

to let time provide the answer.

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

they

returned from

She also visited Hulcaster every month to check on Pete’s progress. Luckily, he was performing remarkably well!

her life was rather perfect.

dinner with Madison at

nine months pregnant, and she was about to give birth. There was always someone accompanying her whenever she went