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.

acquainted with both of them and the owner of a six-star

coincidence! Don’t misunderstand Henry. We

invited Crystal

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

Winters, let me take you home,”

to leave, but she couldn’t move her feet.

Miller is quite the intriguing one. She can’t control her husband, yet she wants to play the role of a

for he knew how hot Crystal’s temper

the Northview University of Arts, aren’t you? At your tender age, instead

believing that Henry would safeguard her interests.

remained aloof and didn’t intervene at all.

woman’s smile

knew what kind

young woman like that wouldn’t even catch his eye.

trying to make

he noticed Ryan’s hand on Crystal’s shoulder, he spoke in a gentle tone that brooked no refusal. “I’ll

he clasped Crystal’s hand.

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

but Crystal felt even

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

world was shrouded in

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

then. David sounded upset. He seemed to have found

answered his father nonchalantly while casting a meaningful glance at Crystal

minutes later, the car pulled

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

her eyes moist

and carried her straight to the master bedroom on the

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

back to her senses, she began to

“I want you.”

captured him

of the photos grazed her delicate face, but

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

you hired a private investigator to tail me and snap pictures

that she

cried out in fear.

I’m curious to find out, and you should be curious too whether I’m better

words became more explicit as he quickly took

pain was excruciating.

and clutched the bedsheets as she endured wave after wave of his advances.

“You’re screaming under me like that and yet

couldn’t say

trickled down her skin, each one causing her body to quiver uncontrollably. She couldn’t help but

you jerk! Let me

you know I

pink color. She wrapped herself in

cigarette in his hand. There was a faint smell of tobacco

was still dressed in the same attire although

what had transpired. She felt embarrassed as he

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

matter how many. things had happened over the years, she had never forgotten her skincare routine, so her skin had

cold, causing Crystal to sneeze

stubbed out his cigarette, closed the window, and fixed his gaze on Crystal.

taking care of herself, rubbing lotions on her

it was the result of their passionate moments. Her entire body was tinged with a blush that made her look all the more alluring.

matter of fact, he had received a wonderful experience from

pregnant, so he reigned in his desires and

this was his 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 his desire to explore her

their marriage

at times, physical intimacy may take priority over

did not deceive 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 woman into having sex with him willingly would take some

he continued to stay away from home, he

voice, “I remember Ryan Hearnshaw is one

Crystal stiffened.

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

being overtly invested

applying

room was enveloped in

“I’ll

her bottles and jars, tied her bathrobe, and

left his

his word, he returned the

suitcase containing two sets of

in the evening, he promptly entered the

was evidently preoccupied.

She took in its meager contents and

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 a woman to kick him out.

the closet and

them beamed and said, “Mr. Miller has returned. We used our own money to prepare a few extra dishes. We hope you

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

a mental note to