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

assistance, Crystal made her way to the

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

with which he lounged against his elbow

his knee rested a file-records of

its pages lay their shared history, the marriage they had built, their child named Skyler, their numerous separations, and…

details, while accessible to outsiders, felt alien to the man who had lost

now, and the idea of his passionate love

had been someone who

slid into the car, a silent presence

country

features and fair complexion. Despite her

inexplicably drawn

be my

his eyes, he instructed

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

was palpable, an intangible connection lingered-a

window, her eyes reddening with

later, the car came to a halt outside

picked up his luggage, his gaze briefly touching Crystal before he

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

the condominium, and when Crystal took in the interior, she could not

been returned to its previous theme of black and white-elegant yet

purpose, then changed his shoes and gestured

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

knew that he was pondering how he should deal with her-with the

mark of his wine, 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

his

and loving

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

glint in his eyes, he brushed his

not resist

she recounted the events of

chuckled and said, “Quite the tale, Miss Winters…. You could give celebrities a run for their money with your storytelling

Her surprise was evident.

exploration of her face, his voice taking on

he pressed her down onto the

position may have lacked dignity, but as her eyes

his handsome face, from his brows

not letting her touch

pulled aside to

the curve of her belly, a playful glint dancing

it

so deeply stood before her,

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

teasing, danced near her ear. “I’ve heard that women your age tend to

becoming distant, but

nonchalant manner: “Miss Winters, what are you after? A husband or

vein by Crystal’s brow

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

stared at the faint patch

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