Crystal's One Night of Love

Henry greeted Alfred.

Alfred turned around and pointed at the piano. “This looks nice,” he said with a faint smile.

Under the sparkling chandelier, one could see a hint of nostalgia in Henry’s gentle gaze. “I bought that when I first got together with Crystal. It was kept in the condominium before this, but I moved it here. because Skyler is learning to play the piano.” Henry gestured for his guest to take a seat. “Please, sit.”

Alfred sat on the couch and gently set a document down.

Henry picked up the document and looked through it.

It was a document consisting of seven to eight pages, stating someone’s major crimes. The final page of the document revealed the prosecution’s recommended sentence.

Late at night, Alfred’s deep voice rang out. “It’s a death sentence! If everything goes smoothly, it’ll be carried out in two months’ time!”

Alfred was overwhelmed with mixed feelings when he spoke.

He had discovered certain things that weren’t known to the public. He also found out how Skyler had. managed to survive despite losing so much blood. I underestimated Henry! If necessary, he can be a ruthless

man!

Henry read through the document and returned it to Alfred.

Deep down, Henry knew Alfred had done his part to settle the case quickly. Although they didn’t usually see eye to eye, they still considered each other family when the situation required them to.

Henry rose to his feet and went to the countertop to grab a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses. “Would you like to have a drink?” he asked with a smile.

Henry was offering Alfred to drink and spend the night there.

Alfred waved his hand dismissively in response. When he lifted his gaze to see Crystal standing somewhere upstairs, he got up, dusted his trousers, and flashed a smile. “No, thanks. I need to attend a meeting in the morning!”

Henry didn’t insist, either.

Alfred patted Henry’s shoulder and said, “My driver is waiting for me. Henry, I hope you and Crystal will live happily ever after.”

He furrowed his brows slightly because he couldn’t help recalling something when he uttered the last few words in that sentence.

Evidently, he still found it hard to let go of his feelings

Henry didn’t mention Melora because he knew what was on Alfred’s mind.

After sending Alfred to the car, Henry watched the black Audi drive away slowly.

Instead of going back into the mansion immediately, Henry stood alone in the parking lot and whipped out a cigarette before lighting it up.

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The cloud of smoke blurred his features, and he recalled the events from the past. Audrey’s execution will finally bring all the good and bad memories to an end.

Henry finished his cigarette and turned around to walk back into the mansion.

There, he saw Crystal standing at the entrance. The dim yellow lights illuminated her gentle facial expression. He hurriedly walked up to her and wrapped his arm around her shoulders. “Why are you. outside? It’s cold out here!”

Crystal held his hand, interlaced her fingers with his, and gently leaned against his chest.

“What’s the

him tighter and murmured, “Stop talking, Henry! Let

moment, she just wanted to

head to kiss her. “Be gentle whenever

hummed

with passion. That’s how Crystal is. She’ll oppose me in everything when she isn’t happy with me, but she’ll behave

when he would usually succumb to his lustful desires.

to seek comfort in each other’s warmth to alleviate the pain

asked, “Mr. Lodge, may I know where we

to?”

in his mind, interrupting his train of thought

in his hoarse and deep voice, “Send me back to

immediately after the meeting. After all, he was a

man.

few years ago, not only had he been busy,

he was a man who had to hide in a condominium just to spend time with the

after two years, he still couldn’t forget the day they

he tried his best to suppress his urge to see her. IfI don’t see her, I won’t lose my rationality and fall in love

in to his emotions and couldn’t stop himself from driving out alone to

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however,

the movie theater with a young gentleman. A famous romance film

a date with that man and had dinner

did the man finally send

entrance to the Miller residence. A myriad of emotions brewed within him. as he watched the two in silence. Needless

younger and living with fewer responsibilities, he would’ve rushed out of

do other than hide and

She was happy with her date, and she was willing to

stood in the dark, tears

to her right

back. She was visibly stunned and at a loss. She

raised his chin and gestured for her to get into his car. “Get into the car. We need to talk.”

as she was

get the security guards to open the gate for her when Alfred grabbed her arm and dragged her

the door shut, he got in as well and turned to look at her. “Was that your blind

didn’t deny it. She answered flatly, “Yes. He’s nice, and he’s met

bobbed when he heard that.

replace him as his child’s father, he would have dismissed that statement. Yet, that was exactly what was going to happen to

man, and his son

a puff with

so even when he was

man.

and guilt. After all, he was sixteen years older than her

kept her awake in bed until dawn. As he looked back on those times, he couldn’t help but feel

cigarette smoke

a few times and pleaded weakly, “Let me out of

that had been on his mind, “How about you?