Crystal's One Night of Love

Jamie went to the law firm at ten in the morning.

Henry’s assistant led her into the office with a faint smile. “Welcome back, Jamie!”

Jamie felt uneasy.

She closed the door, then turned to fix her gaze on Henry, who was seated behind the desk.

Henry did not lift his head. He continued reading his documents and asked placidly, “Did Crystal ask you to come?”

Jamie confirmed it with a nod. “Yes. Miss Winters says that I’m skilled in this area and that I’d be of help to you, Mr. Miller.”

Henry let out a soft chuckle..

He closed the file and engaged in a casual conversation with Jamie. Finally, he asked in a nonchalant voice, “By the way, is Mr. Hearnshaw of Seeas Corporation, Ryan Hearnshaw?”

Jamie was slightly taken aback. “Yes, it’s him.”

“Is he married?”

Jamie was confused, but she still answered honestly, “Mr. Hearnshaw is thirty-five this year. He’s a good man, but he has yet to marry, and I heard he doesn’t have a girlfriend.”

Unmarried and single…

Henry pursed his lips. “All right, I got it. You may leave.””

Just as Jamie was about to exit with the documents, Henry abruptly asked. “What time is Crystal’s prenatal checkup, and which hospital is it at? Send me the details.”

Jamie could not help but smile. “Of course! I’ll send it to you in a while.”

When Henry arrived at the hospital, it was almost eleven in the morning.

By then, Crystal was already done with her prenatal checkup and was sitting on the chair alone, quietly studying the sonogram.

Henry ambled over to her,

She was alone, and there was no Ryan Hearnshaw in sight.

She figured out that it was a scheme of hers.

Nevertheless, he was not frustrated. He sat down beside her, craned his neck, and said, “Show me.”

Crystal passed him the sonogram.

“He’s almost five months now. You’ve already given him a name, Remi Miller.”

Henry glanced at the sonogram. “A boy?”

Crystal nodded, her gaze landing on his handsome features. At that very moment, she desperately wished that he would suddenly regain his memories and say to her, “I’m sorry I’m late, Crystal.”

But he did not.

Henry, who had lost his memories, could only pretend to be a woman’s husband.

He was only there because he was afraid that she would cheat on him.

Sure enough, after looking at the sonogram, he sent her downstairs, not even bothering to invite her to lunch.

They went their separate ways.

For the following days, Henry lived as though he was single.

He was always at social events, and he rarely went home.

The private investigator would send Crystal photos of Henry attending cocktail parties one after another, with countless socialites around him.

A month later, in the CEO’s office of Seeas Corporation, Crystal was standing silently by the floor-to- ceiling window. There were a few photos scattered on her desk.

Ryan was greeted by that sight when he entered the room..

He pretended not to see anything and said gently, “Miss Winters, how about I attend Mr. Jacklin’s private banquet alone? You should head home early and get some rest.”

Crystal shook her head. “How can I do that to Mr. Jacklin? He helped us out so much.”

Ryan stopped insisting otherwise and exited the room.

At half past nine at night, in Barnwood’s most upscale business club, Crystal was about to leave after

Ryan would be going for a second round of drinking after sending her home. While they walked to the car, they talked about work.

Suddenly, Crystal froze.

Near the elevator, one of the room doors was opened, and she could see everything that went on inside.

There were around five to six men, and she knew half of them. Of course, that included her husband. What caught her attention was how all the men, including Henry, had young women by their sides.

Although he was not embracing anyone, there was a young woman leaning against him, and he did not. push her away.

Crystal stood there quietly and observed him.

Seemingly sensing her gaze, Henry lifted his head and their eyes met. There was an awkward tension in the air.

who was well acquainted with both of them and

out his cigarette and stood up. “Crystal, what a coincidence! Don’t misunderstand Henry.

invited Crystal to enter.

women inside, and it would be

take you home,” Ryan

She wished to leave, but she couldn’t move

next to Henry mumbled, “Mrs. Miller is quite the intriguing one. She can’t control her husband, yet

for he knew how hot

Northview University of Arts, aren’t you? At your tender age, instead of honing your skills, you’re here drinking with men… Believe it or not, one word from me and you won’t get any gigs

that Henry would safeguard

but Henry remained aloof and

young woman’s smile

did not feel the joy of victory, for she knew what kind of man Henry was in

woman like that wouldn’t even catch his

was merely trying to make

Crystal’s shoulder, he spoke in a

he clasped Crystal’s hand.

you look at that! Mr. and Mrs. Miller are very much

became embarrassed, but Crystal felt

black car, she looked out the window and did not exchange

was shrouded

in like a monster that engulfed the relationship they once shared, smothering the love until

to have found out

casting a meaningful

pulled up at the mansion.

of the vehicle, then swiftly opened the door

her

up and carried her straight to the master bedroom

sure to be gentle as he pressed her down on the bed. He deftly removed.

came back to her senses, she began to resist. “What

“I want you.”

her face. Each one captured him in different settings, but mostly at social gatherings

the photos grazed her delicate face, but the pain

why he’s been staying outside on purpose…

a lot more, Mrs. Miller. Is this not what you want when you hired a private investigator to tail me and snap pictures of me? I’m giving you what you want now, but why are you not happy?

his shirt so that

I’m pregnant!” Crystal cried

I’m curious to find out, and you

words became more explicit as he quickly took

was

as she endured wave after wave of his advances. A faint vein appeared on her forehead,

and said in a hoarse voice, “You’re screaming under me like that and yet you say you don’t want

say

her body to quiver uncontrollably. She couldn’t help but grip his

jerk! Let me

you know I

with a light pink

in his hand. There was a faint smell

same attire

She felt embarrassed as he

than the first time they had sex. There was hardly any emotion. involved; it was merely

while, then moved to the vanity to tend to her skin. No matter how many. things had happened over the years, she had never forgotten her skincare routine, so

cold, causing Crystal to sneeze

that, Henry stubbed out his cigarette, closed the window, and fixed

taking care of herself, rubbing lotions

legs from the back. She did not look like a pregnant woman. Perhaps it was the result of their passionate moments. Her entire body was tinged with a

of fact, he had received a wonderful experience

was pregnant, so he reigned in his desires and only indulged himself twice..

his first time and it was one that had left a satisfying impression. It was especially inviting when she cried for him

their marriage

are often driven by their senses, and at times, physical intimacy may take priority

her once, he found himself yearning for more. Nevertheless,

away from home, he knew she would not welcome him with

he said in his husky voice, “I remember Ryan Hearnshaw is

Crystal stiffened.

faint smile. “Yes. Are you planning on transferring him?”

he wanted to avoid giving the impression of being overtly invested in Crystal as his wife. “It’s best for me not to take him away from you when you’ve

applying

enveloped

“I’ll be moving back

jars, tied her

left his statement

to his word, he

brought with him a suitcase containing

in the evening,

evidently preoccupied.

She took in its meager contents and

good the last time and fell in love with my body. That’s why he came back. However, when a man comes home of his own

in the closet and descended

were bustling about. At the sight of Crystal, one of them beamed and said, “Mr. Miller has returned. We used our own money to prepare a few extra dishes.

of dishes, some of which

to the housekeepers. Internally, she made a mental note to reimburse them. These hardworking individuals were drawing