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.

her, his tone merry as he said, “Mr. Miller wants to talk

her way to

He had taken off his jacket, revealing the impeccably tailored

with which he lounged against

file-records of his missing five years of

marriage they had built, their child named Skyler, their numerous separations, and… Audrey’s

to outsiders, felt alien to the man who had lost five years of his

and the idea of his passionate love for

had been someone who rejected the notion of

car, a silent presence

to the country had driven him to conduct some research. However, the absence of warmth in his gaze toward her cast a shadow of

Crystal, taking in her delicate features and fair complexion. Despite her pregnancy, her figure retained

himself inexplicably drawn

should be

he instructed the driver,

Crystal suppressed her yearning, enduring the heartache as she sat in silence

intangible connection lingered-a residual warmth that had not

to the window,

hour later, the car came to a halt outside

picked up his luggage, his gaze briefly touching Crystal before he led the way to the elevator. Throughout it all,

she reminded herself that this was their new normal, for his love for her was gone, along with those

walked into the condominium, and when Crystal took in the interior, she could not halt the emotions that crashed

had been returned to its previous theme of black and

purpose, then changed his shoes and gestured for Crystal to take

red wine for himself.

that he was pondering how he should deal with

mark of his wine, Henry set the glass down with a contemplative look in his

his

and loving way he

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

a playful glint in his eyes, he brushed his fingers gently

not resist

she recounted the

she finished, Henry chuckled and said, “Quite the tale, Miss Winters…. You could give celebrities

Her surprise was evident.

voice taking on a husky note. “Say, do you love me

fully react, he pressed her down onto the

dignity, but as her eyes

face, from his brows to his nose.

hand, not letting her touch continue

was pulled aside to

her belly, a playful glint dancing in

done it for

so deeply stood before her, making it impossible to feign

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

her ear. “I’ve heard that women

of him becoming distant, but he was proving himself not just distant but

next moment, he released her, casually adjusting his shirt as he spoke in an almost nonchalant manner: “Miss Winters, what are you after? A husband or simply someone to

Crystal’s brow vaguely

dress and softly asked, “Do you want to

the

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