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

assistance, Crystal made her way to

the backseat rolled down. He had taken

which he lounged against his elbow belied the gravity of the

file-records of his missing five years of

their shared history, the marriage they had built, their

the man who had

nothing but a stranger to him now, and the idea of his passionate love for a woman he

he had been someone who rejected the

the car,

before his return to the country had driven him to conduct

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

himself inexplicably drawn to her growing

should be my

eyes, he instructed the driver, “To

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

an intangible connection lingered-a residual

window,

car came to a halt outside the condominium. The driver unloaded the luggage

he led the way to

ached, but she reminded herself that this was their new normal, for his love for her was gone, along

she could not

to its previous theme of

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

of her pregnancy, he poured a glass of water for her and a glass of red wine for himself. After that, he leaned casually against the bar counter

should deal

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

met his

loving way he used to

Yet, her cheeks flushed.

Henry caught her reaction.

With a playful glint in his

not

serene as she recounted the events of the past

the tale, Miss Winters…. You could give celebrities a run for

Her surprise was evident.

gentle exploration of her face, his voice

fully react, he pressed her

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

face, from his brows

letting

was pulled aside to reveal her swollen belly, fair

curve of her belly, a playful glint dancing in his eyes

had not done it for

had loved so deeply stood

Her body quivered slightly.

“Do you want it?”

heard that women

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

are you after? A

vein by Crystal’s

and softly asked, “Do you

at the

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