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.

he said, “Mr.

assistance, Crystal made her way to the parking

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

which he lounged against his elbow belied the gravity of

a file-records of

its pages lay their shared history, the marriage they had built, their child named Skyler,

outsiders, felt alien to the man who

a stranger to him now, and the idea of his passionate

someone who rejected the

slid into the car, a silent presence beside

the 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 research. However, the

taking in her delicate features and

himself inexplicably drawn to

should be

he instructed the driver, “To

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

them was palpable, an intangible connection lingered-a residual warmth that had not

the window, her eyes

car came to a halt outside the condominium.

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

new normal, for his love for her was gone, along with

condominium, and when Crystal took in the interior, she could not halt the emotions that crashed over her.

of black and white-elegant yet impersonal, akin

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

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

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

neared the halfway mark of his wine, Henry set the glass down with a contemplative look in his eyes. “These

met his intense

tender and loving way he used

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

closer to take a seat beside her. With a playful glint in his eyes, he brushed his fingers gently across her delicate features. “So,

not resist

serene as she recounted the events of the

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 a husky note. “Say, do

react, he pressed her down onto the

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

the contours of his handsome face, from his brows to his nose. Her voice trembled slightly as she admitted, “Yes,

hand, not letting her touch continue to

pulled aside to reveal her swollen belly,

the curve of her belly, a playful glint dancing in his eyes as he teased her with

it for a long

loved so deeply stood before her, making it impossible to feign

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

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

wasn’t afraid of him becoming distant, but he was proving himself not just distant but also rather

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

by Crystal’s brow vaguely

and softly asked, “Do you want

at the faint

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