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.

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

made her way to

then, Henry was already in the black sedan, the window of the backseat rolled down. He had taken off his jacket,

against his

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

had

to outsiders, felt alien to the

a stranger to him now, and the idea of his

years ago, he had been someone who rejected the

the car, a silent presence beside

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

lingered on Crystal, taking in her delicate features and fair

himself inexplicably drawn to

should be

he instructed

were unwavering and left no room for protest. Crystal suppressed

the physical distance between them was palpable, an intangible connection lingered-a

window, her eyes reddening

to a halt outside the condominium. The driver

touching Crystal before he led the way to

was their new normal, for his love for her was gone,

when Crystal took in the interior, she could not halt the emotions that crashed over her. Her voice quivering, she

theme of black and white-elegant yet impersonal, akin to a showroom

with a sense of purpose, then changed

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

should deal with her-with the uninvited presence

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

his intense

different from the tender and loving way he used

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

beside her. With a playful glint in his eyes, he brushed his fingers gently across her delicate

could not resist

remained serene as she recounted the

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

Her surprise was evident.

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

fully react, he pressed her down onto

lacked dignity, but as her

the contours of his handsome face, from his brows to his

her hand, not letting

aside to

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

not done it for a long

stood before her, making it impossible to feign

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

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

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

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. Only then can we proceed to the

Crystal’s

lifted her dress and softly asked, “Do you want to

at the faint patch of

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