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.

them and the owner of a six-star

up. “Crystal, what a coincidence! Don’t misunderstand Henry. We

Crystal to

would be embarrassing for Crystal to

take you home,” Ryan said.

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

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

panic, for he knew how hot Crystal’s

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…

dismissed her threat, believing that Henry

but Henry remained

young woman’s smile

for she knew what kind of man Henry was

woman like that wouldn’t even

trying to make her upset.

in a gentle tone that

clasped Crystal’s

commented, “Well, would you look at that! Mr. and Mrs. Miller are very much in love.”

woman became embarrassed, but Crystal felt even more mortified.

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

shrouded in darkness.

night crept in like a monster that engulfed the relationship they once shared, smothering the love until all that was left was a cold void.

answered a call from David right then. David sounded upset. He seemed to have found out about the incident

casting

the car pulled up at

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

lifted her gaze slowly, her eyes moist

and carried her straight to the master bedroom on the second floor.

her down on the bed. He deftly removed. her coat to reveal a red wool dress with a V-neck that accentuated her fair and

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

“I want you.”

face. Each one captured him in different settings,

delicate face, but

why he’s been staying outside on purpose… He resists the idea of

investigator to tail me and snap pictures of me? I’m giving you what you want now, but why are

slowly unbuttoned his shirt so that she could see his sculpted

Crystal cried

months isn’t a problem. I hear that it feels different to have sex with a pregnant woman. I’m curious to

explicit as he quickly took control.

was

of his advances. A faint vein appeared on her forehead, making her look

under me like that and yet

couldn’t say

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

you jerk! Let me go!”

do you know I miss

pink color. She wrapped herself

hand. There was a faint smell of tobacco

attire although it was a

what had transpired. She felt embarrassed as he was fully clothed, having

less intense than the first time they had sex. There was hardly any emotion. involved; it was merely a release of pent-up tension for

to tend to her skin. No matter how many. things had happened over the years, she had

cold, causing Crystal to sneeze

out his cigarette, closed the window,

taking care of herself, rubbing lotions on her body, her bathrobe slightly parted.

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 that made her look all the more

of fact, he had received a wonderful experience

in his desires and only

had left a satisfying impression. It was especially

their marriage

at

once, he found himself yearning for

stay away from home, he

against the wall, he said in his husky voice, “I remember Ryan Hearnshaw is one of

Crystal stiffened.

a beat, she mustered a faint smile.

impression of being overtly invested in Crystal as his

applying lotion.

room was enveloped in silence.

said, “I’ll be moving back

down her bottles and jars, tied her bathrobe, and turned to face

left his

to his word, he returned

with him a suitcase containing two sets of

his return in the evening, he promptly

was evidently preoccupied.

She took in its

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

Henry’s suits in the closet and descended the stairs.

said, “Mr. Miller has returned. We used our own money to prepare a few extra dishes. We hope you don’t mind, Mrs.

of dishes, some of which looked

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