Crystal's One Night of Love

After a few days, Henry developed a fever as he might’ve indulged himself too much.

Crystal felt both embarrassed and furious. She firmly barred him from getting any closer and insisted he stay home for rest.

But Henry, despite being sick, couldn’t keep his hands to himself. He repeatedly reached out to touch. Crystal, leaving her both exasperated and helpless. Crystal hesitated to take him to the hospital and instead opted to have the family doctor attend to him.

On Monday, Julia called her, inviting her over for tea.

Crystal heaved a sigh of relief.

Pushing open the study door, she found Henry engrossed in reading some documents while seated on the couch.

He was dressed in a white sweater and grey casual pants, giving off a relaxed and cozy aura.

Crystal went over and felt his forehead.

Fortunately, it wasn’t burning anymore.

Henry took her hand and flashed a smile as he observed her outfit. “Are you heading out?”

Crystal hummed in acknowledgment. “Mom wants me to visit her.”

Henry shifted his attention back to the documents, emitting a soft harrumph. “Are you planning to desert the patient at home, Mrs. Miller? Abandoning me after having your fill, I see.”

Crystal said gently, “I’ll do my best to come back early this afternoon!”

He said nothing.

Seeing that, Crystal gave him a kiss. “Will this do?”

Henry stared at her for a long time before slowly replying, “Fine. I want to eat chicken oatmeal tonight, though.”

Crystal agreed readily.

She arrived at the Miller residence by car and entered to find Julia alone. There was no one else in sight. Curious, she inquired, “Where’s Melora?”

Julia replied cheerfully, “She went out to have fun with Berthold!”

Guiding Crystal to the second floor, she led the younger woman into the bedroom’s living area.

Crystal understood that Julia wanted to have a private conversation without the risk of being overheard by the housekeeper. This was why Julia had chosen this secluded space.

some

brewed, she set the cups on the table as they both sat next to each other. Julia then presented

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family runs a small business. What are your thoughts on him?”

and observed

was handsome and looked like a gentleman, so she approved of him.

Although she agreed to the blind date, I can tell she’s very reluctant. She can’t stay single forever. Though her father may not say anything, deep down. he really hopes she can start a family of her own.”

surge of emotion,

in her emotions, Julia placed a comforting hand on hers. “Her relationship with your Uncle Alfred

her tears away, she continued, “They have a child together. If their differences were not too profound, they might have stayed together for the sake of their

for a long time.

Melora arrived home with

Berthold company for a long time. Eventually, Melora began to suspect that something was amiss. She beckoned

a low voice, “Crystal, did my mom ask

aback. Pitching her voice low, Crystal murmured, “If you don’t want to go on a blind date, I’ll tell Mom and Dad about it. If they refuse to listen, we can ask for Henry’s help.”

to force Melora against her

Crystal could sense that Melora was still holding on to her past relationship. With Berthold in the picture, it was challenging for her to open

the photo and lowered

go on the blind

was taken aback

focus on moving forward, shouldn’t we? I’m open to

a loss for

a word, she wrapped her arms around Melora.

them that allowed her to reveal emotions she hid from others. Her voice quivered as she confessed, “Crystal, I truly love him. I love him even more than I loved Robert. But he has so much in his life, and I feel insignificant

Miller residence, Crystal picked up Skyler and

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she was preparing the chicken

applied ointment to her wound. Looking into her

answer him when she noticed Skyler

and replied softly, “Let’s talk about this

Henry chuckled softly.

he returned to the master bedroom.

table. He approached her quietly and

didn’t stop him from

came to an end, she leaned on his shoulder

her earlobe and said in a deep voice, “Crystal, you want her to be with Uncle

around and flung her arms around his waist.

for her to marry out of love, not out of necessity. Do you realize the challenges she faces in finding a partner,