Crystal's One Night of Love

Henry went to the study and sat alone inside, smoking quietly.

In the past three years, he had been so busy that he barely found time to miss Crystal, let alone anything else.

Now that he had a moment to reflect, he realized forcing Crystal to sever ties with Seth was one of his most regrettable decisions.

That act had allowed Seth to claim a permanent spot in Crystal’s heart.

Even if she didn’t love Seth, her sentiment for him was sufficient to make Henry feel bitter.

While Henry was feeling resentful, his musings were interrupted when the door to the study was pushed open. A barefoot little girl with curly brown hair dressed in an adorable floral pattern nightgown peeped in through the door gap. “Daddy!”

Skyler threw herself into Henry’s arm, hugging his neck affectionately.

Henry placed her tiny feet in his lap, kissed her, and tenderly asked, “Why are you awake?”

Half-asleep, Skyler leaned against him, whimpering for her mother.

Henry felt a stir in his heart at the thought of the woman in the master bedroom. How can I let Skyler see Crystal in that state?

“Your mommy is asleep in my room,” he said gently.

“I want to sleep with Mommy!”

Holding her with one arm, Henry gently rocked her and told her a bedtime.

story.

In the deep of the night, his slightly hoarse voice had a soothing effect on any listener’s heart.

Skyler slowly dozed off in his arms. However, Henry knew putting her down would wake her, so he wrapped her in a small blanket and cradled her for nearly an hour.

Late at night, Skyler finally fell into a deep sleep.

Henry sat on the edge of the bed, looking at her delicate petite face, and couldn’t stop himself from pecking her on the check.

This little girl is my and Crystal’s child. I love her so much.

Skyler rolled on the bed, hugging her carrot pillow.

Reluctant to leave right away, Henry stayed with her a bit longer.

When he returned to the bedroom, he stopped in shock, taking in the scene before him.

Crystal’s hair was drenched and her forehead was covered in beads of sweat. She looked rather disheveled.

Henry approached the bed, bending to look at her while gulping repeatedly.

He removed the necktie and released her. Crystal panted lightly, and her voice was soft when she cursed. “Henry, you b*stard!”

Henry had an excellent grasp on women.

so he leaned forward and whispered beside her ear, “Should we

and

the room swiftly

sweet nothings, “Say

Crystal abruptly stopped.

whispered in his ear, “I’m sleeping with Skyler. Goodnight, Mr. Miller!” Then, she pulled away, even patting

didn’t stop her.

her clothes with

as a scoundrel

was handsome and adept at teasing her. Crystal didn’t dare to meet his gaze any

the guest room and went

was a WhatsApp message from Henry that

grinned, reading the short text.

another message that read: Come sleep with me. I won’t do anything. I just want to hold you. In the morning, I’ll bring you

had been entangled with

years.

He hadn’t forced himself on her because he desired to start

Henry has been the one I’ve loved and hated. He’s been the only one all along.

He was thoroughly enjoying the process of pursuing her. If they were to settle for a life together simply for Skyler, it would be truly lamentable.

no longer wanted herself to be taken for granted.

wanted her to stay in his life, he would have to woo her and put in the hard. work.

for Crystal to decide the extent to which she would

morning, when Crystal woke up, a fresh

turned to her side and played

her roses too. However, what she couldn’t determine was how much

now.

want to

having breakfast with her father, spilling

was leisurely sipping on his coffee while reading

Crystal went over, Skyler quickly wiped her mouth clean and began eating her food

daughter

and smiled. “She

his remark

you tell me to do, I’ll

uttered in an undertone, “You’d better not be a bad influence

continued to have

turned serious as he regarded Crystal with an intense gaze. “Did you sleep well last

He knew very well how

night was overly intimate, making her too embarrassed to accompany him in sending Skyler to the kindergarten, so she stayed home to do the chores, tidying up the rooms upstairs. Since

ten o’clock in the morning, she called

the corner, but Crystal had yet to pick out her formal dress. She also wanted Melora

a super VIP at

cleared and reserved for Crystal

chatted with Melora while carefully selecting

inevitably talked about Alfred.

didn’t attempt to persuade Melora to do anything. Instead, she discussed parenting experiences with her. Although she had only been a mother for two months, her insights.

gradually felt more at ease.