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

Crystal made her way to

already in the black sedan, the window of the backseat rolled down. He had

lounged against his elbow belied the gravity of

knee rested a file-records of his

history, the marriage they had built, their child named

the

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

someone who rejected

car, a

on his lap. She surmised that his interest in those five years. before his return to the country had driven him to conduct some research. However, the absence of warmth in his gaze toward her cast a

delicate features and fair complexion. Despite her pregnancy, her figure retained its

drawn to her

be my

he instructed the driver, “To

Crystal suppressed her yearning, enduring

distance between them was palpable, an intangible connection

turned to the window, her

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

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

ached, but she reminded herself that this was their new normal, for his

could not halt the

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

down with a sense of purpose, then

and a glass of red wine for himself. After that, he leaned casually against the bar counter while

pondering how he should

a contemplative look in his

met his intense

from the tender and loving

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

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

could not resist

she recounted the events of the past

finished, 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

he pressed her down onto

her eyes met

the contours of his handsome face, from his brows to his nose. Her

hand, not letting

was pulled aside to reveal

playful glint dancing in his eyes

not done it for

she had loved so deeply stood

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

voice, husky and teasing, danced near her ear. “I’ve heard that women your

him becoming distant, but he was proving himself not just

are you after? A husband or simply someone to

Crystal’s brow

dress and softly asked,

the faint

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