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.

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

made her

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 the

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

history, the marriage they had built, their child named Skyler, their numerous separations, and…

to outsiders, felt alien to the

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

been someone

slid into the car, a silent presence beside

to the country had driven him to

delicate features and fair complexion. Despite her pregnancy,

inexplicably drawn to her

should be my

instructed the driver, “To

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

them was palpable, an intangible connection lingered-a residual

gaze turned to the window,

a halt outside the

Crystal before he

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

interior, she could not halt the emotions that crashed

of

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

of her pregnancy, he poured a glass of water for her and a glass of red

how he should deal with her-with the uninvited presence in his

contemplative look in his eyes. “These past

met his

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 eyes, he brushed his fingers gently across

could not resist

serene as she recounted the

tale, 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

react, he pressed

her

not stop herself from reaching out to trace the contours of his handsome face, from his

hand, not letting her touch continue to

was pulled aside to reveal her swollen

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

not done it for

loved so deeply stood before her, making

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

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

of embarrassment and irritation. She wasn’t afraid of him becoming distant,

casually adjusting his shirt as he spoke in an almost nonchalant manner: “Miss Winters, what are you after? A husband or simply someone to satisfy your desires?

Crystal’s brow vaguely

hand, she lifted her dress and softly asked, “Do

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