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.

with both of them and the owner of a six-star hotel, was also

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

then invited Crystal to enter.

inside, and it would be embarrassing for

take you

Henry. She wished to leave,

She can’t control her husband, yet she wants to play

panic, for he knew how hot Crystal’s temper

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 you

girl dismissed her threat, believing that Henry would safeguard her

waited and waited, but Henry remained aloof and

woman’s

she knew what kind of man Henry was in the

like that wouldn’t even catch

merely trying to

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

that, he clasped

tension, Oliver commented, “Well, would you look at that!

young woman became embarrassed, but Crystal felt even more

the sleek black car, she looked out the window and did not exchange a single word

shrouded in darkness.

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

He seemed to have found out

father nonchalantly while casting a meaningful glance at

minutes later, the car pulled up at the

then swiftly opened the door for Crystal, signaling her

her gaze slowly, her eyes

and carried her straight to the master

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

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

“I want you.”

her face. Each one captured him in different settings, but mostly

face, but the pain was the last thing on

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

want when you hired a private investigator to tail me and snap pictures of me? I’m giving you what

shirt so that she could see his

Crystal cried

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

became more explicit as

pain was

she endured wave after wave of his advances. A faint vein appeared

said in a hoarse voice, “You’re screaming under me like that and yet you say you don’t want it?”

say anything.

skin, each one causing her body to quiver uncontrollably. She couldn’t

you jerk! Let

do you know

a light pink

with a cigarette in his hand. There was a faint

still dressed in the same attire although it was a

embarrassed as he

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

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

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

his cigarette, closed the window, and fixed his gaze

of herself, rubbing lotions on her body, her bathrobe slightly

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 that made her look all the

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

his desires and only indulged himself twice..

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

their marriage would

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

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

he continued to stay away from home, he knew she would not

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

Crystal stiffened.

smile. “Yes. Are you planning on

being overtly invested

applying

room was enveloped in silence.

later, Henry said, “I’ll be

jars, tied her bathrobe,

his statement unelaborated.

to his word, he returned the following

only brought with him a suitcase

in the evening,

evidently preoccupied.

suitcase. She took in its

He probably felt good the last time and fell in love with my body. That’s why he came back. However, when

in the closet and

were bustling about. At the sight of Crystal, one of them beamed and said, “Mr. Miller has returned. We used our own

at the array of dishes, some of which looked distinctly opulent, boasting ingredients that didn’t

smile, expressing her gratitude to the housekeepers. Internally, she made a mental note to reimburse them. These hardworking individuals were drawing modest