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 wants to

assistance, Crystal made her way to the

the window of the backseat rolled down. He had taken off his jacket, revealing the impeccably tailored white shirt accentuating

with which he lounged against his elbow belied

his knee rested a file-records of his missing five years of

its pages lay their shared history, the marriage they had built, their child named Skyler, their numerous

the man who had lost five years of his

now, and the idea of his

years ago, he had been someone who

the car, a silent

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

gaze lingered on Crystal, taking in her delicate features and fair complexion. Despite her pregnancy, her

found himself inexplicably drawn to

should be

instructed

for protest. Crystal suppressed her yearning, enduring the heartache as she sat in

them was palpable, an intangible connection lingered-a residual warmth that had not

to the window, her eyes reddening with unshed

later, the car came to a halt outside the condominium. The driver unloaded the luggage and

Crystal before he led the way to

heart ached, but she reminded herself that this was their new normal, for his love for her was gone, along with those five years

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

interior had been returned to its previous theme of black

luggage down with a sense of purpose, then changed

red wine for himself. After that, he

he should deal with her-with

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

his

different from the tender and loving way he used to look

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

closer to take a seat beside her. With a playful glint in his

not

she recounted the events

tale, Miss Winters…. You

Her surprise was evident.

of her face, his voice taking

react, he pressed

may have lacked dignity, but as her eyes met

his handsome face, from his brows to his nose. Her voice trembled slightly as she admitted, “Yes, I

not letting her touch continue to

to reveal her swollen belly, fair

glint dancing

it for a

stood before her,

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

danced near her ear. “I’ve heard that women your age

afraid of him becoming distant, but

what are you after? A husband or simply someone to satisfy your desires? Think it over carefully. Only then can we proceed to

by Crystal’s brow vaguely

trembling hand, she lifted her dress and softly asked, “Do you want to get a divorce

the

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