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.

as he said, “Mr. Miller

made her way

He had taken off his

grace with which he lounged against his elbow belied the gravity of the

a file-records of his missing five

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

felt alien to the

stranger to him now, and the idea of his

years ago, he had been someone who rejected the notion of

the car, a

that his interest in those five years. before his return to the country had driven him to conduct some research. However, the

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

drawn to her

be my

instructed the

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

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

turned to the window, her eyes reddening

a halt outside the

he led

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

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

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

his luggage down with a sense of purpose, then changed his

her and a glass of red wine for himself.

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

wine, Henry set the glass down with a contemplative look in his eyes.

met his

was different from the tender and loving

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

a seat beside her. With a playful glint in his eyes, he brushed his fingers gently across her delicate features.

not

remained serene as she recounted

tale, Miss Winters…. You could

Her surprise was evident.

exploration of her face, his voice taking on a husky

react, he pressed

have lacked dignity, but as her eyes met his, an undeniable desire surged within

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

her hand, not letting her

her dress was pulled aside to reveal her swollen belly,

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

not done it

had loved so deeply stood before her, making it

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

danced near her ear. “I’ve heard that

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

he spoke in an almost nonchalant manner: “Miss Winters, what are you after? A husband or simply someone to satisfy your desires? Think it

vein by Crystal’s

her dress and softly asked, “Do you want to get

at the faint patch

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