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.

was well acquainted with both of them and the owner of

stood up. “Crystal, what a coincidence! Don’t misunderstand Henry. We were merely discussing business. You of all people should know he’s an honest

then invited Crystal to

young women inside, and it would be embarrassing for Crystal to be in that situation.

take

at Henry. She wished to leave, but she

of the ignorant women next to Henry mumbled, “Mrs. Miller is quite the intriguing one. She can’t

for he knew how

at the 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

her threat, believing that Henry would safeguard her

remained

young woman’s

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

that wouldn’t

merely trying to make her

on Crystal’s shoulder, he spoke in a gentle tone that brooked no refusal.

he clasped Crystal’s hand.

a bid to case the tension, Oliver commented, “Well, would you look at that! Mr. and Mrs. Miller are very much in love.”

woman became embarrassed, but

looked out the window and did

world was shrouded

crept in like a monster that engulfed the relationship they once shared,

right then. David sounded upset. He seemed to have found out

his father nonchalantly while casting a meaningful glance at Crystal

minutes later, the car pulled

the vehicle, then swiftly opened the door for Crystal, signaling her to get

slowly, her eyes moist and

straight to the master bedroom on the

her down on the bed. He deftly removed. her coat to reveal a red wool dress with a

back to her senses, she began to resist. “What do you want,

“I want you.”

threw a stack of photos right next to her face. Each one captured him

photos grazed her delicate face, but the

That’s why he’s been staying outside on purpose…

lot more, Mrs. Miller. Is this not what you want when you hired a private investigator to tail me and snap pictures

so that she could

pregnant!” Crystal cried

woman. I’m curious to find out, and you should be

more explicit as he

was

of his advances. A faint vein

face and said in a hoarse voice, “You’re screaming under me like that and yet you say you

couldn’t say

her body to quiver uncontrollably. She couldn’t

jerk! Let

know I miss

time until her body was glowing with a light pink color. She wrapped herself in a bathrobe, then made her way back to

stood by the window with a cigarette in his hand. There was a faint

dressed in the same attire although it

felt embarrassed as he was fully

time they had sex. There was hardly any emotion. involved; it

things had

cold, causing Crystal to sneeze

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

herself, rubbing lotions on her body, her

at her snow-white shoulders and slender long 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

had received a wonderful experience from his exploration of her body.

in his desires and only indulged

Henry could remember, this was his first time and it was one that had left a satisfying impression. It

their marriage

by their senses, and at times, physical intimacy may

once, he found himself yearning for more. Nevertheless, he recognized that seducing a woman

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

husky voice, “I remember Ryan Hearnshaw

Crystal stiffened.

faint smile. “Yes. Are you planning on transferring

would not be an issue to reshuffle personnel, he wanted to avoid giving the impression of being overtly invested

continued applying

room was enveloped in silence.

Henry said, “I’ll be

her bottles and jars, tied her bathrobe, and turned to face him.

his statement unelaborated.

his word, he

with him a suitcase containing two sets of everyday

the evening, he

evidently

the suitcase. She took in its meager contents

consistent, long-term partner in bed. He probably felt good the last time and fell in love with my body. That’s why he came back. However, when a man comes home

the closet and descended

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. We

dishes, some of which looked distinctly opulent, boasting ingredients that didn’t come

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