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

Silence ensued.

collect their children. Crystal couldn’t afford to display any discord in front of

when she saw Skyler, she felt her blood

to the spot.

sparkle, and her delicate

seemed to have closed herself off.

of Skyler, her expression softening into a gentle smile

me, Skyler. Do you like

continued, “Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t you like me?

in a state

through

Lara? How dare she! She resorted to harassing a child

and Henry. She instinctively tried to defend herself, assuming an innocent and pitiful demeanor. “Mr. and Mrs. Miller, I didn’t intend for this to happen. I don’t know how she ended. this! Should

Skyler

and delivered two stinging slaps across

side of her face swelled. Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke through sobs. “Mrs. Miller, I

compose herself and uttered tersely, “You’ll be held

that, she lifted Skyler into her

tried to intervene. “Crystal, let me carry her.”

pushed him away. At that moment, she couldn’t even bear to look at him.

assigned someone to look after her, driven her home, and flirted with her, she wouldn’t have dared to harass Skyler. She thinks she can have her way because Henry gives in to her time

immediately chased after

he saw it was Lara. Her voice trembled as she uttered, “Mr. Miller, I didn’t mean

her aside as he had no intention of engaging with her.

inside the car.

the car door, got in, and turned to Skyler. The 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

the car and drove away.

Henry pushed her away earlier, he had been rough, not at all holding back his strength. Disgust had shone in his eyes as well.

look disgusted? Doesn’t he… like my

girl a dose of calming medicine and then tried to soothe her

in the courtyard and

heart ached intensely when she saw Skyler’s head hung

over Skyler, she crouched beside her to offer companionship. The night passed quickly, and Skyler

the

then, a wool jacket was placed over her shoulders. From behind, a deep, husky voice advised, “You should put on

toward him, she threw the

guard, causing him to lose his balance and collide with the nearby stone

shocking sight in

Henry simply wiped off the blood with his

off from the world in her fright! Do you know that Skyler hasn’t had a relapse in a very long time? Henry, this is the consequence of your condoning Lara’s actions. Look at what your flirtatious actions

romance? Why must my suffering persist even after Audrey’s passing?

Crystal wished for nothing but to distance

to regain her senses in the

mother’s embrace

her daughter was afraid, so she held the little girl close

air was chilly with the

were tinged red from the cold. She clung to Crystal’s neck while sobbing.

her forehead and assured her, “I’ll cook something

that, she carried Skyler

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

had braved the cold and remained faithfully by Skyler’s side all this time. He held her close and

the kitchen preparing food for

her food, savoring every

sat down and quietly enjoyed the noodles.

scene, an unfamiliar sensation washed over him, making him

here!” David said in a stern

son

wound when

berated angrily, “You fool! Is that woman really worth it? Look at how much Crystal cares for the children! Do you think she would treat

have forgotten all about your past, but isn’t it clearly stated in your household registry that you have four family members? You are Crystal’s husband and Skyler and Remi’s father! That woman brought this upon herself,