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.

her, his tone merry as he

Crystal made her way to the parking

the backseat rolled down. He had

he lounged against his elbow belied the gravity of

file-records of his missing five years

their shared history, the marriage they had built, their child named Skyler, their numerous separations,

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

to him now, and the idea of

been someone

slid into the car, a silent presence

years. before his return to the country had driven him to conduct some research. However, the

in her delicate features and fair

inexplicably drawn to her growing

be

his eyes, he instructed the driver, “To

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

intangible connection lingered-a residual warmth

to the window, her

the car came to a halt outside the condominium. The

Crystal before he led the

she reminded herself that this was their new normal, for his love for her was gone, along with those five

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

to its previous theme of black

placed his luggage down with a sense of purpose, then changed his shoes and

glass of red

was pondering how he should

in his eyes. “These past five years… Though I’ve made my own investigation, I’d like

met his

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

not

as she recounted the events

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

Her surprise was evident.

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

react, he pressed her down onto the

dignity, but as her eyes met

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

letting her touch continue

aside to reveal

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

it for

so deeply stood before her, making

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

danced near her ear. “I’ve heard that women your age tend to

of embarrassment and irritation. She wasn’t afraid of him becoming distant, but

“Miss Winters, what are you after? A husband or simply someone to satisfy your desires? Think it over carefully.

vein by Crystal’s brow vaguely

a trembling hand, she lifted her dress and softly asked, “Do

stared at the faint

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