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

made her way to

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

lounged against his elbow

rested a file-records of his

shared history, the marriage they had built, their child named Skyler, their numerous separations, and… Audrey’s

to outsiders, felt alien to the man who had lost five years of

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

someone who rejected the

the car,

his return to the country had driven him to conduct some research. However, the absence of warmth in his gaze toward her cast

in her delicate features and

drawn

should be

instructed the driver, “To

room for protest. Crystal suppressed

palpable, an intangible connection lingered-a

window, her

came to a halt outside

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

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

the interior, she could not halt the emotions that crashed over

previous theme of black and white-elegant yet impersonal, akin to a showroom

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

and a glass of red wine for himself.

he should deal with her-with

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

his

loving way he used to look at

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

With a playful glint in his eyes, he brushed his fingers

not

serene as she recounted the events of

You could give celebrities a

Her surprise was evident.

her face, his voice taking on a husky

fully react, he pressed her

her eyes met his, an undeniable desire surged within

face, from his brows to his nose. Her voice trembled slightly as she admitted, “Yes, I

grabbed her hand, not letting

to

traced the curve of her belly, a playful glint dancing

not done it

had loved so deeply stood before her,

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

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

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

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

vein by Crystal’s brow

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

stared at the faint patch

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