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.

merry as he

assistance, Crystal made her way to the

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

against his

of his missing five

had built,

the man who had lost five years of

him now, and the idea of his passionate love for

years ago, he had been someone

into the car,

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

lingered on Crystal, taking in her delicate features and fair complexion. Despite her pregnancy, her figure retained its graceful

inexplicably drawn

be

instructed the driver,

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

palpable, an intangible connection lingered-a residual warmth

window, her

the car came to a halt outside the condominium. The driver unloaded the

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

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

interior, she could not halt the emotions

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

with a sense of purpose, then changed his shoes

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

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

in his eyes. “These past five years… Though I’ve made my own investigation, I’d like to hear

met his

the tender and loving way he used to look at

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

a playful glint in his eyes, he

could not resist

remained serene as she recounted the events of the past five

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

Her surprise was evident.

her face, his voice taking on a husky note.

she could fully react, he pressed her down

lacked dignity, but as her eyes

could not stop herself from reaching out to trace the contours of his handsome face, from his brows to his nose. Her voice

letting her touch continue

to

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

done it for a long

loved so deeply stood before

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

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

felt a mix of embarrassment and irritation. She wasn’t afraid of him becoming distant, but he was proving himself not just

the next moment, he released her, 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? Think it over

vein by Crystal’s brow vaguely

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

stared at the faint patch

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