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

the coffee was brewed, she set the cups on the table as they both sat next to each other. Julia then presented a photo to her.

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a small business. What are your thoughts on

took the photo and observed

a gentleman, so

she’s very reluctant. She can’t stay single

of emotion, especially

Julia placed a comforting hand on hers. “Her relationship with your Uncle Alfred is

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

her for a long time.

afternoon, Melora arrived home with

Eventually, Melora began to suspect that something was amiss. She beckoned the housekeeper and instructed her to take Berthold away to

low voice, “Crystal, did my

Crystal murmured, “If you don’t want to go on a blind date,

couldn’t bring herself to force

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

the photo and lowered her gaze.

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

aback to hear that.

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

Crystal at a loss for words.

word, she wrapped her arms around Melora.

as she confessed, “Crystal, I truly love him. I love him even more than I loved Robert. But

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

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herself when she

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

about to answer him when she noticed Skyler

her words and replied softly, “Let’s talk

Henry chuckled softly.

Skyler to bed, he returned to

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

him from

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

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

her

exactly. 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? It doesn’t matter how attractive