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.

Joel nudged her, his tone merry as he said, “Mr.

Crystal made her way to the parking

the window of the backseat rolled down. He had taken off his

which he lounged against his elbow belied the gravity of

knee rested a file-records of

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

to the man who had lost five years

and the idea of his passionate love for a woman he

someone who

slid into the car,

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

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

himself inexplicably drawn to her growing

should be

he instructed the driver, “To

left no room for protest. Crystal suppressed her

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

turned to the window, her eyes reddening with

hour later, the car came to a halt outside the

up his luggage, his gaze briefly touching Crystal before he led the way to the elevator. Throughout it all, he

was their new normal, for

the interior, she could not halt the emotions that crashed over her. Her voice quivering, she asked, “You were

of black and white-elegant yet impersonal,

with a sense of purpose, then changed his shoes and gestured for Crystal

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

pondering how he should deal with her-with the

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

met his intense

from the tender and loving way he used to look at

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

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

not resist

as she recounted the

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

Her surprise was evident.

his voice taking on a husky note. “Say,

react, he pressed her down onto the

have lacked dignity, but as her eyes

the contours of his handsome face, from his

hand, not letting her touch continue

dress was pulled aside to reveal

the curve of her belly, a playful glint dancing in his eyes

had not done it for

loved so deeply stood before her, making it

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

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

She wasn’t afraid of him becoming distant, but he was proving himself

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

Crystal’s brow

dress and softly asked, “Do you want

stared at the faint patch

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