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 said, “Mr. Miller wants

Crystal made her way to the parking

down. He had taken off his jacket, revealing the impeccably tailored

grace with which he lounged against his elbow belied the gravity of the

file-records of his

the marriage they had built, their

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

idea of his passionate love for

years ago, he had been someone who rejected

the car, a silent presence

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 shadow of doubt

taking in her delicate features and fair

inexplicably drawn to

should be

he instructed the driver, “To

and left no room for protest. Crystal suppressed her yearning, enduring the heartache as she sat in silence beside

physical distance between them was palpable, an intangible connection

gaze turned to the window, her eyes reddening with unshed

a halt outside the

gaze briefly touching Crystal before he led the way to the elevator.

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

walked into the condominium, and when Crystal took in the interior, she could not halt the emotions that crashed over her. Her voice quivering, she asked, “You were

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

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

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

should deal with her-with the uninvited presence

set the glass down with a contemplative look in his

met his

from the tender and loving way

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

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

could not

recounted the events of the past five

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

Her surprise was evident.

face, his voice taking on

react, he pressed her

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

face, from his brows to his nose.

grabbed her hand, not letting her touch

aside to

glint dancing in his eyes as he teased her with his

done it for a

loved so deeply stood before her, making it impossible to

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

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

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

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 carefully. Only then can we

vein by Crystal’s

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

stared at the

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