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

what a coincidence! Don’t misunderstand Henry. We were

Crystal to

it would be embarrassing

take you home,” Ryan

She wished to leave, but she

intriguing one. She can’t control her husband, yet she wants to play the role of a devoted wife!”

for he knew how hot

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 you won’t get any gigs after graduation!”

girl dismissed her threat, believing that Henry would safeguard

waited and waited, but Henry remained aloof and didn’t intervene

woman’s smile

she knew what kind of man

woman like that wouldn’t even catch his

was merely trying to

when he noticed Ryan’s hand on Crystal’s shoulder, he spoke in a gentle tone that

that, he clasped

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

became embarrassed, but Crystal felt even more

she looked out the window and

world was shrouded in

once shared, smothering the love until

He seemed to have found out about the incident at the

nonchalantly while casting a meaningful glance at Crystal

later, the car pulled up at the mansion.

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

lifted her gaze slowly, her eyes

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

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

she began

“I want you.”

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

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

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

and snap

shirt so that she could

I’m pregnant!” Crystal cried out

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

more explicit as he quickly took control.

pain was excruciating.

after wave of his advances. A faint vein

a hoarse voice, “You’re screaming under

couldn’t say anything.

skin, each one causing her body to quiver

Let

do you know I

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

cigarette in his hand. There was a faint smell

in the same attire although it was a bit rumpled.

had transpired. She felt embarrassed as he was fully

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

cold, causing Crystal to

out his cigarette, closed the window, and fixed

herself, rubbing lotions

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

had received a

was pregnant, so he reigned in his desires and only indulged

and it was one that had left a satisfying impression. It was

the quality of their marriage

often driven by their senses, and at times,

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

to stay away from home, he knew

his husky voice, “I remember Ryan Hearnshaw is one

Crystal stiffened.

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

overtly invested in Crystal as his wife. “It’s best for me not to take him away from you when you’ve

applying lotion.

was enveloped

“I’ll be moving back

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

left his statement

word, he returned

suitcase containing

the evening, he promptly entered

evidently preoccupied.

She took in its meager contents and

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

Henry’s suits in the closet and descended

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

the array of dishes, some of which looked distinctly

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