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.

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

Joel’s assistance, Crystal made her way to the parking

down. He had taken off his jacket, revealing the impeccably tailored white shirt accentuating the contours

against his elbow

knee rested a file-records of his

the marriage they had built, their

the

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

ago, he had been someone

slid into the car, a silent

documents resting on his lap. She surmised that his interest in those five years. before his return to the country had driven him to conduct some

her delicate features and fair complexion.

inexplicably drawn

should be my

instructed the driver, “To

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

palpable, an intangible connection lingered-a residual warmth

the window, her

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

up his luggage, his gaze briefly touching Crystal before he led the way to the

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

could not halt the emotions that crashed over

interior had been returned to its previous theme of black

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

a glass of red

he was pondering how he should deal

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

his intense

different from the tender and loving way he used to look at

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

glint in his eyes, he brushed his fingers gently across her delicate features. “So, tell

could not

as she recounted the events of

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

Her surprise was evident.

his voice taking on a husky note. “Say, do

fully react, he pressed her down onto the

may have lacked dignity, but as her eyes met his, an undeniable

his handsome face, from his brows to

not letting

dress was pulled aside to

glint dancing in his eyes as

it

so deeply stood before

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

ear. “I’ve heard that women your age tend to have

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

after? A husband or simply someone to satisfy

Crystal’s brow vaguely

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

the faint patch

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