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.

to brew some coffee for them both.

sat next to each other. Julia then presented a photo to her. “Someone recommended this man. He’s around Melora’s age

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small business. What are your thoughts

took the photo and observed the man

like a

reluctant. She can’t stay single forever. Though her father may not say anything, deep down. he really hopes she can start a family

a tidal surge of emotion, especially guilt toward

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

away, she continued, “They have a child together. If their differences were not too profound, they might have stayed together

for

in the afternoon, Melora

suspect that something was amiss. She beckoned the housekeeper and instructed her

alone, she asked in a low voice, “Crystal, did my mom ask

a soft sigh and lightly tapped on the photo. Melora looked at 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 to listen, we can ask for

to force Melora against

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

the photo and lowered

she said firmly, “Crystal, I’ll go on

aback to hear

offered a faint smile. “We should focus on moving forward, shouldn’t we? I’m open to going on a blind date. And this man does seem pleasant. Maybe we’ll hit

Crystal at a loss

she wrapped her arms around Melora.

quivered as she confessed, “Crystal, I truly

the Miller residence, Crystal picked up Skyler and headed home, seemingly

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herself when she was

gently applied ointment to her wound. Looking into her eyes, he inquired, “What did my mother say to upset you? Is it

when she noticed Skyler

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

Henry chuckled softly.

he returned

open, he saw Crystal clad in a bathrobe, applying her skincare products at her dressing table. He approached her quietly and tenderly ran his hand across her shoulder as he spoke in a hoarse

him from kissing

leaned on his shoulder and

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

around and flung her arms around his waist.

the challenges she faces