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 coffee for them both.

on the table as they both sat next to each other. Julia then presented a photo to her. “Someone recommended this man. He’s around Melora’s age and works as a

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runs a small business. What are

and observed the

looked like a gentleman, so she approved of

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

a tidal surge of

“Her relationship with your

have a child together. If their differences were not too profound, they might have

for a

the afternoon, Melora arrived home with

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

asked in a low voice,

the photo, taken 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

herself to force

still holding on to her past relationship. With Berthold in the picture, it was challenging for her to open up to

the photo and lowered her gaze.

said firmly, “Crystal, I’ll go on

taken aback

we? I’m open to going

at a loss for

word, she wrapped her

Crystal’s shoulder, a sign of the closeness between 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

Crystal picked up Skyler

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burnt herself when she was preparing the chicken oatmeal.

gently applied ointment to her wound. Looking into her eyes, he inquired, “What did my mother

Skyler staring at them, her

words and replied softly, “Let’s talk

Henry chuckled softly.

to bed, he returned to

bathrobe, applying her skincare products at her dressing table. He approached her quietly and tenderly

stop him from

came to an end, she leaned on

said in a deep voice, “Crystal, you want her to be with Uncle Alfred, right?”

and flung her arms

realize the challenges she faces in finding a partner, given