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

Joel’s assistance, Crystal made her

was already in the black sedan, the window of the backseat rolled down. He had taken off his jacket, revealing the

which he lounged against his elbow

of his missing five years of

history, the marriage they had built,

accessible to outsiders, felt alien to the man who

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

ago, he had been someone who rejected the

into the car, a silent

eyes flickered to the documents resting on his lap. She surmised that his interest in those five years. before his return to the country

on Crystal, taking in her delicate features and fair complexion. Despite

found himself inexplicably drawn to her

be

instructed

decisions were unwavering and left no room for protest. Crystal suppressed her yearning, enduring the heartache as

physical distance between them was palpable, an intangible connection

window, her eyes

outside the condominium.

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 those

walked into the condominium, and when Crystal took in the interior, she could not halt the emotions that crashed

had been returned to its previous theme of black and white-elegant yet impersonal, akin to a showroom

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

glass of red wine for himself. After that,

was pondering how he should

of his wine, Henry set the glass down with a contemplative look in his eyes. “These past five years… Though

his intense

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 gently across her delicate features.

not resist

remained serene as she recounted the events of the

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

Her surprise was evident.

face, his voice taking on a husky note. “Say, do you love me

he pressed her

as her eyes met his, an undeniable desire surged within

handsome face, from his brows to his

letting her touch continue to

pulled aside to reveal

glint dancing in his eyes

not done it for

stood before her, making

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

heard that women your age tend to

of him becoming distant, but he was proving himself not just distant

you after? A husband or simply someone to satisfy your desires?

by Crystal’s

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

the faint patch of

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