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.

brew some coffee for them both.

each other. Julia

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

the photo and observed the man

like a gentleman, so she approved of him.

She can’t stay single forever. Though

a tidal surge of emotion,

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

differences were not too profound, they might have

her for

afternoon, Melora arrived home with

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

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

couldn’t bring herself to force Melora against her

her past relationship. With Berthold in the picture, it was challenging for

and lowered her

“Crystal, I’ll go on the blind date!” Her voice brimmed with. determination.

taken 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.

Crystal at a loss for words.

word, she wrapped her

her head on 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 than I loved

residence, Crystal picked up Skyler and headed

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even burnt herself when she was preparing the chicken

Looking into her eyes,

was about to answer him when she noticed Skyler staring at

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

Henry chuckled softly.

Skyler to bed, he returned to

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

from kissing her affectionately.

she leaned on his shoulder and revealed everything to

and said in a deep voice,

flung her arms

Henry, I wish for her to marry out of love, not out of necessity. Do you realize the challenges she faces in finding a partner, given that she has a child?