Crystal's One Night of Love

Crystal’s heart quivered within her chest, a storm of emotions raging as she stood at the threshold.

Summoning her inner strength, she held back her tears and stepped forward, entering the room as she had done countless times before.

Henry kept the diary properly, his fingers trailing lightly over the drawer’s edge.

When he raised his gaze, it held a tender warmth. “Is Skyler already asleep?”

Placing the fruit platter on the table, Crystal nodded and settled into his embrace. She guided his hand, placing it upon her belly. “Yes, she’s asleep. But this little one is waiting for you.”

Henry’s touch was delicate as he massaged the area, trying to connect with the unborn child.

Yet, the baby’s movements were still subtle, too delicate to be felt.

Had the baby been larger, he might have sensed the steady rhythm of his other child’s heartbeat.

Drawing nearer, he pressed his nose against hers, their skin brushing tenderly. His voice was playful, teetering on the edge of teasing. “Is it the baby longing for me, or perhaps you want to share a bed with me?”

She entwined her fingers around his neck, her silk nightgown offering little resistance. In the past, he would have surrendered to temptation without a second thought. But now, with her carrying their child, his desires were tempered by a sense of responsibility.

He placed a lingering, gentle kiss upon her lips, his touch igniting a spark.

As the kiss concluded, their foreheads met, their breaths mingling. “Crystal, if only time could pause at this moment. That way, we’d be together forever.”

Tears pooled in her eyes as she brushed her fingertip against his lips. “Henry, we’re not married yet. How could this be the end?”

darkened while his eyes bore into

prolonged silence, he rasped, “Let’s get married tomorrow. Just the two of us, Crystal. What

whisper as she agreed

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morning run and called Jamie instead, instructing her

which the

were a whirlwind, she managed to summon a professional smile.

acknowledged her efforts with a nod, reaching out

stack of papers before him contained the equity transfer agreement for

this substantial bundle lay the transfer of his stock of sixty-five percent to Crystal, his wife. All it required was her signature and the

children, Seeas Corporation is your domain. I’ll bring in professional managers to

her until the very

ownership of these assets would serve as a safeguard against any potential future hurt he might unknowingly inflict due to his condition. If he ever caused her pain, she would

as her emotions surged. “Weren’t we supposed to be getting married? Henry, I don’t need any of this; all I want is

ownership of the companies to her and the

head, Henry smiled affectionately.

that he might mistreat her unknowingly in the future, so he chose to give

atmosphere was drenched in sorrow, bringing tears to

room, her eyes

ached for her boss-for the situation he and his family

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Crystal positioned herself beside the floor-to-ceiling window, her

comprehended her emotions without words. Stepping closer, he enveloped her in a tender embrace, his chin finding a resting place

could not stop the tears, however. The