Crystal's One Night of Love

Chapter 272 Long Awaited Reunion.

Crystal watched the clip again and again, and Skyler was equally still.

It’s Daddy! Daddy looks so handsome when he smiles!

Nestling in Crystal’s embrace, Skyler murmured, “Mommy, is Daddy coming back?”

“Mhm.” Crystal quietly hummed. Patting the top of the girl’s head, she said in a soothing tone, “But Daddy’s unwell, so let’s give him some time, shall we?”

Skyler understood more than her tender years might suggest.

Though Crystal hadn’t explicitly said it, Skyler had noticed the changes after her father was hospitalized. back then. His presence became less frequent, and his grasp of the present slipped occasionally when he was reading bedtime stories to her.

So he was sick!

Bounding back to her room, Skyler then returned clutching a box.

With eager hands, she unveiled a plastic toy stethoscope, her chestnut curls bouncing with excitement.

Her voice was earnest as she said, “I’m going to make Daddy better!”

Crystal’s arms encircled her daughter as she pressed a kiss to the girl’s forehead, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.

Skyler was the most beautiful gift Henry had left behind for her.

Autumn settled deep into its rhythm.

The air bore the crisp essence of autumn, and sycamore leaves fluttered to the ground like confetti. Amidst the changing foliage, the maples blazed in fiery red, casting an ethereal glow like dancing flames against the sky.

At the airport, a hum of anticipation coursed through the crowd.

Reporters gathered, poised with cameras and microphones, ready to capture the long-awaited return of the legal world’s enigmatic demon king.

Amidst the crowd was Crystal, who had come without Skyler but with the Miller family’s driver, Joel

Time seemed to stretch. Crystal’s palms grew clammy as they rested together.

What will it be like reuniting with you, Henry? Do you still remember me at all?

Then came a sudden surge of excitement sweeping through the crowd like a wave, and reporters jostled in a single direction.

Flashes erupted from cameras as reporters fought to capture the best shot of the scene.

Henry had appeared.

Henry emerged from the security checkpoint, encircled by his retinue of bodyguards. The camera lenses fixed on him could not shake his poised demeanor. With practiced case, he fielded questions with nonchalant replies, his departure marked by an air of dignified composure.

The bodyguards held the press at bay, creating a path for his exit.

Meanwhile, Crystal stood by the exit, her heart racing as she watched the figure pass by her. An unexpected chill overtook her, as though a gust of icy wind had swept away her strength, leaving her vulnerable and exposed.

The realization struck her like a blow-Henry didn’t remember her.

Right as the thought formed in her mind, Henry halted in his tracks and fixed his gaze on her face.

There was no recognition in his gaze, but Crystal could not contain herself as she called out, “Henry!”

With a purse of his lips, Henry spared her a curt response. “We’ll talk in the car.”

Crystal froze.

tone merry as he said, “Mr. Miller

assistance, Crystal made her way to

down. He

grace with which he lounged against his elbow belied the gravity of the

of

had built,

to outsiders, felt alien to the man who

nothing but a stranger to him now, and the idea of

someone who

the car, a silent presence beside

resting on his lap. She surmised that his interest in those five years. before his return to the country had driven him to conduct some research.

and fair complexion. Despite

found himself inexplicably drawn to her

be my

eyes, he instructed

protest. Crystal suppressed her yearning, enduring

was palpable, an intangible connection lingered-a residual warmth

the window,

outside the condominium. The driver unloaded

touching Crystal before he led the

normal, for his love for

condominium, and when Crystal took in the interior, she could not halt the emotions that crashed over her. Her voice

to its previous theme of black and white-elegant yet impersonal, akin to a showroom

his luggage down with a sense of purpose, then changed

her and a glass of red wine for himself. After that, he leaned casually against

knew that he was pondering how he should deal with her-with the uninvited presence in his

with a contemplative look in his

his intense

different from the tender and loving way he

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

a seat beside her. With a playful glint in his eyes, he brushed his fingers

not resist

serene as she recounted the events of the past five

said, “Quite the tale, Miss Winters…. You could give

Her surprise was evident.

voice

could fully react, he pressed her

may have lacked dignity, but as her eyes met his, an undeniable desire surged within

to trace the contours of his handsome face, from his brows to his nose.

hand, not letting her

to reveal

traced the curve of her belly, a playful glint dancing in

had not done it for a

stood before

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

near her ear. “I’ve heard that women your age tend to have

She wasn’t afraid of him becoming distant,

shirt as he spoke in an almost nonchalant manner: “Miss Winters, what are you after? A husband or simply someone to satisfy your desires? Think it over carefully. Only then can we proceed to the next

Crystal’s brow vaguely

softly asked, “Do you want to get a

the faint patch

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