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.

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

she saw Skyler, she felt her blood

to the spot.

large eyes had lost their sparkle, and

seemed to have closed herself off.

her expression softening into a gentle smile as

present from me, Skyler. Do you

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

teacher was in a state

through Crystal.

is wrong with Lara? How dare she! She resorted to harassing a child when she failed to win Henry’s heart. How is she different from Audrey?

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 we take her to

Skyler in her

hand and delivered

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

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

lifted Skyler into

“Crystal, let me carry her.”

that moment, she couldn’t even bear to look

after her, driven her home, and flirted with her, she wouldn’t have dared to harass Skyler. She thinks she

chased

Her voice trembled as she uttered,

pushed her aside as he had no intention

already inside the

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

teeth, he started the car and drove

stood in a daze. When Henry pushed her away earlier, he had been rough, not at all holding back his strength. Disgust had shone in his

did he look disgusted? Doesn’t he…

brought Skyler back home, she gave the girl a dose of calming

tree in the courtyard and relentlessly plucked leaves from its

intensely when she saw

The night passed quickly, and Skyler had stripped a small tree of

the little

over her shoulders. From behind, a deep, husky voice

toward him, she threw the jacket aside and pushed him

to lose his balance and collide

a shocking sight in the dimly lit night.

blood with his hand,

said sternly, “Previously, Skyler was hurt by Audrey twice! Now, Lara approached Skyler to win your favor, which led to our 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 is the

persist even after Audrey’s passing? Why is it that another woman soon appears and continues to cause

but to distance herself

regain her senses in the latter part

her mother’s

daughter was afraid, so she held the little girl close and gently comforted her.

was chilly

She clung to

kissed her forehead and assured her,

that, she carried Skyler indoors.

welled up in David’s and Julia’s eyes as

braved the cold and remained faithfully by Skyler’s side all this time. He held her close and peppered her with affectionate kisses, longing to shoulder

the kitchen preparing food

food, savoring every

then sat down and quietly

unfamiliar sensation washed

David said in a stern voice.

son were

to his wound when David

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

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