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.

Lee, who was well acquainted with both of them and the owner of a six-star

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

then invited Crystal to enter.

women inside, and it would be embarrassing for Crystal to be in

let me take you home,”

leave, but she couldn’t move her feet.

is quite the intriguing one. She can’t control

panic, for he knew how hot Crystal’s temper

University of Arts, aren’t you? At your tender age, instead of honing your skills, you’re here drinking with

threat, believing that Henry would safeguard

remained

woman’s smile

joy of victory, for she knew what

woman like that wouldn’t even catch

was merely trying to

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

clasped Crystal’s

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

embarrassed, but Crystal felt even

she looked out the window and did not exchange a single word with

world was shrouded

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

sounded upset. He seemed to have found out about the incident at the

answered his father nonchalantly while casting

minutes later, the car pulled up

got out of the vehicle, then swiftly opened the door

lifted her gaze slowly, her eyes

her up and carried her straight to the master bedroom on

gentle as he pressed 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 alluring

senses, she began to resist.

“I want you.”

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

but the pain was the last thing on

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

private investigator to tail me and snap pictures of me? I’m

that she could see his sculpted muscles.

I’m pregnant!” Crystal cried

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

explicit as he quickly took

was

turned pale and clutched the bedsheets as she endured wave after wave of his advances. A faint vein appeared on her forehead, making her look even

screaming under me like that and yet you say you don’t

say anything.

causing her body to

jerk! Let me

know I miss

with a light pink color. She wrapped herself in a bathrobe, then made her

a cigarette in his hand. There was a faint

was still dressed in the same attire although it

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

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

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

causing Crystal to sneeze when the wind blew in.

cigarette, closed the

was taking care of herself, rubbing lotions

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

matter of fact, he had received a wonderful experience from his exploration

his

left a satisfying impression. It was especially inviting when she cried for

their marriage would

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

a paragon of virtue. Having tasted her once, he found himself yearning for more. Nevertheless, he recognized that seducing a woman

stay away from home, he knew she would not welcome

he said in his husky voice, “I remember Ryan Hearnshaw is one of my men.”

Crystal stiffened.

smile. “Yes. Are

to reshuffle personnel, 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

applying lotion.

room was enveloped

said, “I’ll be moving back tomorrow.”

her bottles and jars, tied her bathrobe, and

his

to his word, he returned the

suitcase containing

in the evening, he promptly entered the

evidently preoccupied.

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

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 no reason for

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

the kitchen, the housekeepers 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. We hope you don’t mind, Mrs. Miller!”

of which looked distinctly

a mental