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 owner of a six-star hotel, was also present.

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

then invited Crystal

young women inside, and it would be embarrassing for Crystal to be in that situation.

let me take you home,”

to leave,

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

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

that Henry would

waited, but Henry remained aloof and didn’t

woman’s

did not feel the joy of victory, for she knew what kind of man

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

clasped Crystal’s hand.

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

embarrassed, but Crystal felt even more

out the window and did not exchange

was shrouded

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

a call from David right then. David sounded upset. He seemed to have found out about the incident at the club and admonished

answered his father nonchalantly while casting

the car pulled up at

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

slowly, her

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

pregnant, he made sure to be gentle as he pressed her down on the bed. He deftly removed. her coat to reveal a red wool dress

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

“I want you.”

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

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

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

when you hired a private investigator to tail me and snap pictures of me? I’m giving you what you want now, but why are you not happy? Why are

unbuttoned his shirt so that she could

pregnant!” Crystal cried out

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

became more explicit as he quickly took

was

wave of his advances. A faint vein appeared on her

face and said in a hoarse voice, “You’re screaming under me

couldn’t say anything.

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

you jerk! Let me go!”

know I miss you?

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

in his hand. There was a faint

was still dressed in the same attire although it was a bit

felt embarrassed as he was fully clothed, having only removed his shirt

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

for a 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 routine, so

cold, causing Crystal to sneeze when the

Henry stubbed out his cigarette, closed the window, and fixed his gaze

herself, rubbing lotions on her

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

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

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

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

their marriage would be good.

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

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

away from home, he knew she would

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

Crystal stiffened.

beat, she mustered a faint smile. “Yes. Are you planning

would not be an issue 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 from you

continued applying

room was enveloped in

said, “I’ll be

and jars, tied

left his statement unelaborated.

to his word, he returned the following

suitcase containing

evening,

was evidently

suitcase. She took in its meager

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

up Henry’s suits in the closet and descended

said, “Mr. Miller has returned. We used

which looked distinctly opulent, boasting ingredients that didn’t come cheap.

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