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.

he said, “Mr.

her way to the parking

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

which he lounged against his elbow belied

of his missing

their shared history, the marriage they had built,

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

stranger to him now, and the idea of his passionate love for a woman he barely

someone who rejected the notion of

into the car,

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

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

himself inexplicably drawn to

be

eyes, he instructed the driver, “To the

decisions were unwavering and left no room for protest. Crystal suppressed her yearning, enduring the heartache as she

the physical distance between them was palpable, an intangible connection lingered-a residual warmth that had not

window, her eyes reddening

halt outside

gaze briefly touching Crystal before he led the way to the elevator. Throughout it

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

the interior, she could not halt the

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

of purpose, then changed his shoes

red wine for himself. After that, he leaned casually against the bar

should deal

glass down with a contemplative look in his eyes. “These past five years… Though I’ve made my own investigation, I’d like to hear

met his

and loving way he used to look at

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

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

not resist

expression remained serene as she recounted the events of

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

Her surprise was evident.

continued its gentle exploration of her face, his voice taking on a husky

fully react, he pressed her down onto

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

his handsome face, from his brows to his nose. Her voice trembled slightly as she

hand, not letting her touch

aside to reveal her

playful glint dancing in his eyes as he teased

it for a long

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

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

voice, husky and teasing, danced near her ear. “I’ve heard that women your age

a mix of embarrassment and irritation. She wasn’t afraid of him becoming

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.

by Crystal’s brow vaguely

she lifted her dress and softly asked,

at the faint patch of

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