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

sat next to each other. Julia then presented a photo to her. “Someone recommended this

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small business.

took the photo and

handsome and looked like a gentleman, so she approved of

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

a tidal surge of

comforting hand on hers. “Her relationship

have a child together. If their differences were not too profound, they might have stayed together for the sake

consoled her for

afternoon, Melora arrived

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

low voice, “Crystal, did my mom ask you

you don’t want to go on a blind date, I’ll tell Mom and Dad about it. If

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

to her past relationship. With Berthold in

and lowered her

said firmly, “Crystal, I’ll go

taken aback to hear that.

faint smile. “We should focus on moving forward, shouldn’t we? I’m open

a loss

she wrapped her arms around

confessed, “Crystal, I truly love him. I love him even more

residence, Crystal picked up Skyler and headed home, seemingly unsettled.

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herself when she was preparing

pang of concern as he gently applied ointment to her wound. Looking into her eyes, he inquired, “What did my

when she noticed Skyler staring at them, her

replied softly,

Henry chuckled softly.

Skyler to bed, he returned to

he saw Crystal clad in a bathrobe, applying her skincare products at her dressing table. He approached her quietly and tenderly ran

didn’t stop him from kissing

she leaned on his shoulder and revealed everything

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

her arms around his

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? It doesn’t matter how attractive she