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.

of them and the

cigarette and stood up. “Crystal, what a coincidence! Don’t misunderstand Henry. We were merely discussing business. You of all

then invited Crystal to enter.

six young women inside, and it would be embarrassing for

take you home,” Ryan said.

at Henry. She wished to leave, but she couldn’t move her feet.

to Henry mumbled, “Mrs. Miller is quite the intriguing one. She

knew how

a graceful manner and flashed a faint smile. “You’re a student 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 from me and

girl dismissed her threat, believing that Henry would safeguard

waited and waited, but Henry remained aloof and didn’t intervene at all.

woman’s

of victory, for she knew what kind of man

that wouldn’t

was merely trying to make her

shoulder, he spoke in a gentle tone that brooked

he clasped

a bid to case the tension, Oliver commented, “Well, would you look at that! Mr. and Mrs.

embarrassed, but Crystal felt even more mortified.

in the sleek black car, she looked out the window and did not

was shrouded in

that engulfed the relationship they once shared, smothering the love until all that was left was a

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

nonchalantly while casting a

later, the car pulled up at the mansion.

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

lifted her gaze slowly, her eyes moist and

her up and carried her straight to the master bedroom

the bed. He deftly removed.

Crystal came back to her senses, she began

“I want you.”

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

grazed her delicate face, but the

he’s been staying outside on

Miller. Is this not what you want when you hired a private investigator to tail me and snap pictures of me? I’m

so that

Crystal cried

sex with a pregnant woman. I’m curious to find out, and you should be curious too whether I’m better or

more explicit as he quickly took

was excruciating.

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

“You’re screaming under me like that and yet you say you

say

each one causing her body

Let

know I miss

light pink color.

a cigarette in his hand. There was

same attire although it

as he was

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

while, then moved to the vanity to tend to her skin. No matter how many. things

was cold, causing Crystal to sneeze when the wind blew in.

Henry stubbed out his cigarette, closed the window, and

herself, rubbing lotions on

a pregnant woman. Perhaps it was the

a matter of fact, he had received a wonderful experience

he reigned in his desires and only

was one that had left a satisfying impression. It was especially inviting when she cried for him

quality of their marriage would

senses, and at times, physical intimacy may take priority over emotional

did not deceive himself into thinking he was a paragon of virtue. Having tasted her once, he found himself yearning for more. Nevertheless, he recognized that seducing a woman into having sex with him willingly

home, he knew she would

voice, “I remember Ryan

Crystal stiffened.

a beat, she mustered a faint smile. “Yes. Are you planning on transferring him?”

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

applying

room was enveloped

later, Henry said, “I’ll be moving back

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

left his statement unelaborated.

word, he returned the following

with him a suitcase containing two sets of everyday

the evening, he promptly entered

evidently

in its meager

he said? Clearly, he’s looking for a 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 of his own accord, there is

the closet and descended the stairs.

beamed and said, “Mr. Miller has returned.

array of dishes, some of which

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