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

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

invited Crystal to enter.

it would be embarrassing for Crystal to be in that situation.

Winters, let me take you home,” Ryan said.

leave,

She can’t control her husband, yet she

for he knew how

young woman in a graceful manner and flashed a faint smile. “You’re a 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 won’t get

that Henry

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

young woman’s

knew what kind of man

like that wouldn’t even

trying to make her upset.

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

he clasped

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

embarrassed, but Crystal felt even more

ride in the sleek black car, she looked out the window and did not exchange a single word with Henry.

shrouded in darkness.

they once shared,

answered a call from David right then. David sounded upset. He seemed to have

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 out.

slowly, her

her up and carried her straight to the master bedroom on

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

back to her senses, she began to resist.

“I want you.”

threw a stack of photos right next to her face. Each one captured him in different settings,

delicate face, but the pain was the

staying outside on purpose… He resists the idea of this marriage.

this not what you want when you hired a private investigator to tail me and snap pictures of me? I’m giving

slowly unbuttoned his shirt so that she

pregnant!” Crystal cried out in fear.

hear that it feels different to have sex with a pregnant woman. I’m curious to find out, and you should be curious too whether I’m better or my past self is

explicit as he quickly took control.

was

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

screaming under me like that and yet you say

say

one causing her

Let

do you know

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

with a cigarette in his hand. There

dressed in the same attire although it was a bit

felt embarrassed as he was fully

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

then moved to the vanity to tend to her skin. No matter how many. things had happened over the years, she had never forgotten

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

out his cigarette, closed the window, and fixed his gaze on

herself, rubbing lotions on

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

of fact, he had received a

reigned in his desires and only indulged himself twice..

was one that had left a satisfying impression. It was especially inviting when she

their marriage would

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

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

he knew she would

voice, “I

Crystal stiffened.

a faint smile. “Yes. Are you planning

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 when

continued applying lotion.

room was enveloped

said, “I’ll

tied her bathrobe, and turned

his statement unelaborated.

to his word, he returned the following day.

a suitcase containing two sets of

return in the evening,

was evidently preoccupied.

took in its meager contents and smiled

consistent, long-term partner in bed. He probably felt good the last time and fell in love with my body. That’s

hung up Henry’s suits in the closet and descended

said, “Mr. Miller has returned. We used our own money to prepare a

looked at the array of dishes, some of which looked distinctly opulent, boasting

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