Crystal's One Night of Love

Holding her chest, Crystal retched a few times.

Henry had just finished preparing the milk and was walking over when he heard the sounds. With an anxious expression, he asked, “Are you all right?”

Crystal’s face had lost all color.

Despite knowing what was going on, she gently shook her head. “It’s nothing. It’s probably just indigestion.”

After helping her to sit, Henry kneeled down and gently patted her. While doing so, he suggested softly, “Next time, just leave the housework to the housekeeper. If you don’t want. to, I’ll help you with whatever you need.”

At that moment, he was ready to share her burdens.

His words warmed Crystal’s heart as she stared at his handsome features. Henry is a really good husband once he has settled down.

Crystal stroked his face tenderly and said, “Weren’t you looking forward to having another child? Henry… Perhaps Skyler might have a younger brother or sister next year.”

The news stunned Henry.

Crystal then held his hand and placed it on her tummy. “Are you dumbfounded by the joy?”

Considering how often we make love, my getting pregnant shouldn’t come as a surprise, should it?

Upon regaining his senses shortly, Henry ran his fingers across her abdomen. Although it was clear he wouldn’t get a response at such an early stage, he still wanted to feel the child’s presence with his own hand.

Thereafter, he leaned closer to her on one knee.

Any woman would feel their heart melt when the man they loved showed them intimacy, and Crystal was no exception. Henry might not have said a word, but his delight couldn’t be more obvious to her.

“Henry, take the spaghetti out of the water before it turns to mush.”

Nevertheless, Henry still felt reluctant to do so.

Crystal ran her delicate fingers across his face. “If I’m really pregnant, you have to remember not to neglect Skyler.”

Henry couldn’t help but laugh as he replied, “Of course I won’t. I’ll take good care of all three of you!” With that, he carried Crystal up in his arms and placed her on the living room couch.

After that, he continued to stare intently at her stomach, eliciting a gentle pat on his hand. from Crystal.

“Go and fish the spaghetti out. Also, remember to warm Skyler’s milk.”

Henry leaned closer to give her a kiss. “Thank you, Crystal!”

Just as he was done in the kitchen, Melora arrived.

When Henry-shaking the milk bottle in hand-saw that she was in tears, he inquired, “Were you bullied by that old fogey again?”

Upset by the inappropriate comment, Crystal urged him, “It’s Skyler’s bedtime soon. You had better bring the milk to her quickly.”

Henry’s gaze darkened as he could tell what she was trying to do.

Instead of saying another word, he headed upstairs to check on his daughter.

After ranting about what happened, Melora subconsciously sat down and ate the plate of spaghetti, slurping it and sniffling at the same time.

The dim yellow light accentuated her porcelain white complexion and the tiny beads of sweat on her nose.

could understand why Alfred couldn’t let

of his stature lived in a dog-eat-dog world. Only with Melora by his side could he feel a sense of calm.

so

Crystal was younger than Melora by two tears, the latter was like a child to her.

spaghetti in a single breath.

emotionally. Hence, she couldn’t resist coining to see the latter even though Crystal and Alfred were from

in, Henry came down and found his sister sprawled on top of Crystal’s lap. He walked over and rapped his knuckles on her head.

commented, “It’s

grim look in Henry’s eyes

“If you can’t let go, you should compromise. If you refuse to do that, you should go along with Mom and Dad’s wishes to

“What’s wrong with dating someone else? Are you

denied at once.

better not! Otherwise, I would be disappointed in you!” Henry let out a snort before walking off to the kitchen to wash the milk bottle.

meticulously cleaned it, he put it into the disinfection cabinet, a sight that caused Melora to gape

night, Crystal tossed and turned in

side and asked softly,

“Mmm-hmm.”

indulging her. She’s a fully grown adult who should learn how to deal with her own problems instead of letting the

felt that Henry had a point.

with me to the hospital tomorrow. I’ll feel better after

lowered his head to give her a peck.

to clear his schedule so that he could accompany her there.

were going to send Skyler to the kindergarten first.

the car, Skyler, who was seated in

upon Crystal’s stomach when the latter sat down, she

question visibly

smile, “I didn’t tell her. She was smart enough to

a father, Henry couldn’t help but beam with

to hide the matter, Crystal gave Skyler a peck and replied, “We’ll know

at all, for she liked the idea of having a younger sibling.

could invite Christopher over to

hospital where Jamie had already made arrangements with the

were out in no time.

Crystal was five weeks into her

the hospital corridor, Crystal stared at the black-and-white ultrasound. scan in her

her, called David at once. Upon hearing the latter’s response, he answered softly,

Henry looked down at her,

exclaimed in a raspy voice, “Crystal, we’re going

let her rest her head against his abdomen as he gently stroked her long brown hair. Never had he realized that he wanted

a long hug, he ran his fingers tenderly across her face. “Crystal, let’s get

voice, “But Henry, you have yet to propose… Neither

melted by then. “Aren’t two children better than a ring

pounded his

from their first marriage. Henry had buried it

“Crystal, when I let you go back then, I had lost every

time, there were just too

survive

couldn’t resist hugging her at that moment. Despite not being a sentimental person, he was still grateful to

Crystal back to the Miller residence.

filled the house as everyone had heard the news.

Crystal before getting to his feet to welcome them. “Your mom has grown more superstitious as she gets. older and has been praying every