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.

nudged her, his tone merry as he

assistance, Crystal made her way

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

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

of his missing five years

they had built, their child named Skyler, their numerous separations,

the man who

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

had been someone who rejected the notion

car, a silent presence beside

the country had driven him to conduct some research. However, the absence

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

drawn to her growing

should be my

eyes, he instructed

protest. Crystal suppressed her yearning,

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

turned to the window, her

outside the condominium. The driver unloaded the

he led the way to the elevator. Throughout

that this was their new normal, for

Crystal took in the interior, she could not halt the

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

luggage down with a sense of purpose, then changed his shoes and gestured for Crystal to take

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

was pondering how he should deal with her-with the uninvited

in his eyes. “These past five years… Though I’ve made my own investigation, I’d

met his

the tender and loving way he used to look

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

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

not

remained serene as she recounted the events of the

Miss Winters…. You could give celebrities a run for their money with your

Her surprise was evident.

hand continued its gentle exploration of her face, his voice taking on a husky note. “Say, do you

fully react, he pressed her down onto

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

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

not letting her

dress was pulled aside to

the curve of her belly, a playful glint dancing in

done it

so deeply stood before her, making it impossible

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

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

and irritation. She wasn’t afraid of him becoming distant, but he was proving himself not

after? A husband or simply someone to satisfy your desires? Think it over carefully. Only then can

Crystal’s brow vaguely

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

at the

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