Crystal's One Night of Love

Henry did not want to divorce.

Over the next few days, he persistently pestered Crystal and often showed up at Seeas Corporation when it was time for her to get off work.

Everyone thought they were a lovely couple.

Crystal, however, felt mentally exhausted.

She had been accommodating to him in various ways, even tolerating his fiery temper and inappropriate.

conduct in bed.

However, he overstepped her boundaries time and again when it came to matters concerning Lara. He was fully aware of the woman’s ambitions, yet he persisted in letting her remain by his side.

It was as though Henry did not respect his wife.

In fact, he believed that as long as he didn’t engage in physical intimacy with other women, he could still consider himself a faithful husband.

At five-thirty in the evening, Crystal signed the document and handed it to Edith. “Distribute these and then feel free to leave for the day.”

“Miss Winters, Mr. Miller called and said that he wishes to pick up Skyler together with you,” Edith informed.

Seeing that Crystal remained silent, Edith didn’t dare to say more. She departed the office while clutching: the documents.

Crystal sat at her desk for a while, lost in thought. A moment later, she packed up her belongings and left.

As she descended in the elevator, she remained deep in thought.

Henry’s persistent harassment and refusal to divorce have become unbearable. Now, he’s attempting to manipulate my emotions by involving our child. Little does he know, it’s precisely our child that propelled me to make this decision so swiftly!

Meanwhile, Henry sat comfortably on a sofa at the Secas Corporation lounge, radiating an air of sophistication.

He was wearing a gray shirt paired with a classic black suit, and his chiseled features were radiant. It was as though he was not a man on the verge of being divorced.

At Crystal’s arrival, Henry quickly stood up and graciously took her bag. “The kindergarten has an event today, so the classes will run a bit longer. We’ll be able to make it in time to pick up Skyler,” he said with a gentle smile.

He was an intelligent man; he knew that Crystal would not want to kick up a fuss in public.

Moreover, she wanted Skyler to be happy too.

As Crystal stepped into his car, Henry could sense her reluctance to engage with him. Every time they met, her most frequent inquiry revolved around when he would finally sign the divorce papers.

Henry gulped before saying in a deep voice, “Buckle up!”

Crystal snapped back to her senses.

After she secured her seatbelt, he started the car and asked gently, “Shall we take Skyler out for dinner later? Last night, she kept insisting on having dinner with both her parents.”

His words carried an unspoken message, and Crystal naturally caught on.

She remained silent for a brief moment before finally responding. “After our divorce, you’re welcome to spend time with both her and Remi whenever you please.”

Henry’s fingers tightened on the steering wheel, his knuckles turning pale.

He inquired softly, “And what about you? Can’t I see you as well?”

Crystal was greatly saddened.

She had once made a promise not to give up on him, but now she was reneging on that commitment.

“Of course, we can meet. However, our relationship has changed.” She averted her gaze and murmured.

Henry didn’t press further. It was a while later before he spoke, his voice barely audible. “Crystal, can’t you forgive me this time?”

Crystal’s lips quivered.

There was so much she wanted to say, yet in the end, she kept silent.

kept quiet too.

Silence ensued.

kindergarten entrance, where several parents were waiting to collect their children. Crystal couldn’t afford to display any discord in

saw Skyler, she felt her

stood rooted to the spot.

had lost their sparkle, and her

to have closed herself off.

a gentle smile

a present from me, Skyler. Do you like them?”

saying anything? Don’t you like me? Your daddy really

was in a state

through Crystal.

harassing a child when she failed to win Henry’s heart. How is

of fear gripped her, and as she looked up. she spotted Crystal and Henry. She instinctively tried to defend herself, assuming an innocent and pitiful demeanor. “Mr. and Mrs. Miller, I

gently cradled Skyler in her

hand and delivered two stinging slaps across

bleeding, and one side of her face swelled. Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke through sobs. “Mrs. Miller, I meant no

uttered tersely, “You’ll

lifted Skyler into her

“Crystal, let me carry

hesitation, Crystal forcefully pushed him away. At that moment, she couldn’t even bear to

her home, and flirted with her, she wouldn’t

chased after

Her voice trembled as she uttered, “Mr. Miller, I didn’t

as he had no intention of

already inside the car.

little girl remained motionless in her mother’s arms, refusing to speak or react. This was the first time he had seen Skyler behave like this since.

his teeth, he started the

had been rough, not at all

Doesn’t he… like my

the girl a dose of calming

stood beneath the osmanthus tree in the courtyard

when she saw Skyler’s

The night

gently hugged the little girl.

From behind, a deep, husky voice advised, “You should put on more clothing. It’s

a strong aversion toward him, she threw the jacket aside and pushed

to lose his balance and collide with the nearby stone pillar. Blood

indeed a shocking sight

wiped off the blood with his

daughter closing herself off from the world in her fright! Do you know that Skyler hasn’t had a relapse in a very long time? Henry, this

should I bear the burden of the consequences of his past romance? Why must my suffering persist even after Audrey’s passing? Why is it that another woman soon

Crystal wished for nothing but

managed to regain her senses in the latter part

mother’s

daughter was afraid, so she held the little girl

night air was chilly with the spring breeze.

the cold. She clung to Crystal’s neck while sobbing. “I’m

and assured her, “I’ll cook something delicious for

carried Skyler

of joy welled up in David’s and Julia’s eyes as Skyler was finally

time. He held her close and peppered her with affectionate kisses,

in the kitchen preparing food

her food, savoring every

down

Henry observed the unfolding scene, an unfamiliar sensation washed over him, making him feel like a

said

and son were in the study.

tending to his wound when

“You fool! Is that woman really worth it? Look at how much

clearly stated in your household registry that you have