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.

offered to brew some coffee for them both.

each other. Julia then presented a photo to her.

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runs a small business. What are your thoughts on

photo and

handsome and looked like a gentleman, so

worried. “Crys, please help me persuade Melora! 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

of

a comforting hand on hers. “Her

tears away, she continued, “They have a child together. If their differences were not too

consoled her for a long

the afternoon, Melora

a long time. Eventually, Melora began to suspect that something was amiss.

low voice, “Crystal, did my mom ask you to come

you don’t want to go on a blind date, I’ll tell Mom and

couldn’t bring herself to force Melora against her wishes.

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 up to

the photo and lowered

long while later, she said firmly, “Crystal, I’ll go on the blind date!” Her voice brimmed with. determination.

was taken aback

“We should focus on moving forward, shouldn’t we? I’m open to going on a

Crystal at a loss for words.

word, she wrapped her arms around Melora.

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

Crystal picked up

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burnt herself when she was preparing

into her eyes, he inquired, “What did my mother say to upset you? Is it

when she noticed Skyler staring at them, her

her words and replied softly, “Let’s talk about

Henry chuckled softly.

Skyler to bed, he returned to

table. He approached her quietly and tenderly ran his hand across her shoulder as he spoke

didn’t stop him from

it came to an end, she leaned on his shoulder and revealed everything to

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

her

of necessity. Do you realize the challenges she