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.

merry as he said, “Mr. Miller

her way to the

the backseat rolled down. He had taken off his jacket, revealing

which he lounged against his elbow belied the gravity of

a file-records of his missing

their shared history, the marriage they had built, their child

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

and the idea of his passionate love for a woman he barely recognized was beyond

years ago, he had been someone

into the car, a silent

surmised that his interest in those five years. before his return to the country had driven him to conduct some research. However, the absence of warmth in his gaze toward her cast a shadow of doubt on her

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

himself inexplicably drawn to her

be my

he instructed the

protest. Crystal suppressed her yearning,

distance between them was palpable, an intangible connection lingered-a residual warmth that had

to the window, her

outside the condominium. The driver

Crystal before he led the way to the elevator. Throughout it

she reminded herself that this was their new normal, for his love

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

to its previous theme of black and white-elegant

down with a sense of purpose, then changed

her and a glass of red wine for himself. After that, he leaned casually against the bar counter while taking delicate

he should deal with

down with a contemplative look in his eyes. “These past five

his

loving way he used to

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

in his eyes, he brushed his fingers gently across

not resist

recounted

and said, “Quite the tale, Miss Winters…. You could give celebrities a run for their

Her surprise was evident.

gentle exploration of her face, his voice taking on a husky note.

she could fully react, he pressed her down onto

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

trace the contours of his handsome face, from his

not letting

pulled aside to reveal

curve of her belly, a playful glint dancing in his eyes as he teased her

had not done it

had loved so deeply stood before her, making it impossible to

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

husky and teasing, danced near her ear. “I’ve heard

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

manner: “Miss Winters, what are you after? A husband or simply someone to satisfy your desires? Think it over carefully. Only then

Crystal’s brow vaguely

her dress and softly asked, “Do you want to get a divorce

stared at the faint

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