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.

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

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

then invited Crystal to enter.

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

Winters, let me take you home,” Ryan

She wished to leave,

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

began to panic, for he knew how hot Crystal’s temper was.

and flashed a faint smile. “You’re a student at the Northview University of Arts, aren’t you? At your

threat, believing that Henry would safeguard her interests.

but Henry remained aloof and didn’t intervene at all.

young woman’s smile froze.

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

that wouldn’t

was merely trying to

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

clasped Crystal’s hand.

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

but Crystal felt even more

in the sleek black car, she looked out the window

shrouded

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

David sounded upset. He seemed to have found out about the incident at the club and admonished

nonchalantly while casting a

the car pulled up

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

her eyes moist and

straight to the master bedroom on the

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 with a V-neck that accentuated her fair and alluring skin.

back to her senses, she began

“I want you.”

stack of photos right next to her face. Each one captured

grazed her delicate face, but the pain

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

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

his shirt so that

I’m pregnant!” Crystal cried

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

words became more explicit as he

was

endured wave after wave of his advances. A faint vein appeared on her forehead, making her look even more irresistible.

said in a hoarse voice, “You’re screaming under me like that and yet you

say anything.

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

Let

you know I miss you?

pink color. She wrapped herself

by the window with a cigarette in his hand. There was a faint

was still dressed in the same attire although it was

embarrassed as he was fully clothed, having only removed his

experience this time felt less intense than the first time they had sex. There was hardly any emotion. involved; it was merely a release of pent-up tension for him.

him for a while, then moved to the vanity to tend to her skin. No matter how many. things had happened

causing Crystal to

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

taking care of herself, rubbing lotions on her body, her bathrobe

pregnant woman. Perhaps it was the result

a matter of fact, he had received a wonderful

reigned in his desires and only indulged himself

remember, 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

their marriage would

by their senses, and at times,

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

away from home, he knew she would not

husky voice, “I remember Ryan Hearnshaw is

Crystal stiffened.

a faint smile. “Yes. Are you

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

applying lotion.

room was enveloped

said, “I’ll

her bottles and jars, tied her bathrobe, and

left his statement unelaborated.

he returned the following

suitcase containing two sets of everyday attire.

evening, he promptly

evidently

the suitcase. She took in its meager contents

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

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 don’t mind, Mrs. Miller!”

which looked distinctly opulent, boasting ingredients

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