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

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

invited Crystal to

women inside, and it would be embarrassing

let me take you home,” Ryan

She wished to leave, but she couldn’t move

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

for he knew

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

her threat, believing that Henry would safeguard

but Henry remained

young woman’s smile

of victory, for she knew what

young woman like that wouldn’t even catch

to

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

clasped

look at

woman became embarrassed, but

ride in the sleek black car, she looked out the window and

shrouded in darkness.

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

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

answered his father nonchalantly while casting

later, the car pulled up at the mansion.

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

slowly, her eyes

up and carried her straight to the master bedroom on the second

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

came back to her senses, she began to resist. “What do you want, Henry?”

“I want you.”

threw a stack of photos right next to her face. Each one captured him in different settings, but mostly at social gatherings and

grazed her delicate face, but the pain was the last thing on her mind.

why he’s been staying outside on purpose…

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

unbuttoned his shirt so that she could see

cried

feels different to have sex with a pregnant woman. I’m curious to find out, and you should be

became more explicit as

was excruciating.

she endured wave after wave of his advances. A faint

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

couldn’t say anything.

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

jerk! Let

you know

light pink color. She wrapped herself in a bathrobe, then made her way back to the master

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

the same attire although it was

he was fully clothed, having

was hardly any emotion. involved; it was

tend to her skin. No matter how many. things had happened over the years, she had never

was cold, causing Crystal to sneeze

cigarette, closed the window, and fixed his gaze on Crystal.

rubbing lotions on

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 a blush

had received a wonderful experience from his exploration of her

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

far as Henry could remember, this was his first time and it was one that had left a satisfying impression. It was especially inviting when she cried for him to stop as it only ignited his desire to explore her body further.

the quality of their marriage would be good.

are often driven by their senses, and at times, physical intimacy may take priority over emotional connections.

yearning

home, he knew

wall, he said in his husky voice, “I remember

Crystal stiffened.

mustered a faint smile. “Yes. Are you

smugness was palpable. While it would not be an issue to reshuffle personnel, he wanted to avoid giving the impression of being overtly invested in

applying lotion.

enveloped

said, “I’ll

tied her bathrobe, and turned

his

word, he returned

only brought with him a suitcase containing two sets

in the evening,

evidently preoccupied.

the suitcase. She took in its meager contents and smiled wryly.

fell in love with my body. That’s why he came back. However, when a man

up Henry’s suits in the closet

one of them beamed and said, “Mr. Miller has returned. We used our own money to prepare

some of which looked distinctly opulent, boasting

gratitude to the housekeepers. Internally, she made a mental note