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.

his tone merry as he said,

Joel’s assistance, Crystal made her

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

against his elbow belied

rested a file-records of his missing

their shared history, the marriage they had built,

to the man who

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

been someone who rejected

car, a

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

lingered on Crystal, taking in her delicate features and fair complexion. Despite her pregnancy, her figure retained its graceful

found himself inexplicably drawn to her growing

be my

instructed the driver, “To the

no room for protest. Crystal suppressed her yearning, enduring

physical distance between them was palpable, an intangible connection lingered-a residual warmth that had not entirely

window, her

to a halt outside the condominium. The

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

this was their new normal, for his love

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

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

then changed his shoes and gestured for Crystal

red wine for himself. After that, he leaned casually against

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

with a contemplative look in

his

different from the tender and loving way he used to

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

in his eyes, he brushed his fingers

not

she recounted the

Henry chuckled and said, “Quite the tale, Miss Winters…. You could

Her surprise was evident.

voice

he pressed her down onto

lacked dignity, but as her

to trace the contours of his handsome face, from his brows to his nose. Her voice trembled slightly

grabbed her hand, not letting her touch

was pulled aside to reveal her swollen belly, fair

finger traced the curve of her belly, a playful glint dancing in his eyes as he

it for

deeply stood before

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

“I’ve heard that women your age tend to have quite an

afraid of him becoming distant, but 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

Crystal’s brow

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

the faint

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