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.

he kept quiet too.

Silence ensued.

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

she saw Skyler, she felt her blood

rooted to the spot.

large eyes had lost their sparkle, and her delicate fingers gripped

have closed herself off.

a gentle smile as she attempted to

me, Skyler. Do

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

was in a state of

through

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

gripped her, and as she looked up. she spotted Crystal and Henry. She instinctively tried to defend herself, assuming

Skyler in

hand and delivered two stinging slaps across

Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke through sobs.

herself and uttered tersely, “You’ll be held responsible if

she lifted Skyler into her arms.

tried to intervene. “Crystal, let

Crystal forcefully pushed him away. At that moment, she couldn’t

repeatedly, had he not misled her, had he not assigned someone to look after her, driven her home, and flirted with her, she wouldn’t have dared to harass Skyler. She

chased after

Her voice trembled as she uttered,

he had no

inside the

The little girl remained motionless in her mother’s arms, refusing to speak or react. This was the

he started the

her cheek and stood in a daze. When Henry pushed her away earlier, he had been rough,

he look disgusted? Doesn’t

brought Skyler back home, she gave the girl a dose

beneath the osmanthus tree in the courtyard

intensely when she saw Skyler’s

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

gently hugged the

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

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

him to lose his balance and collide with the nearby stone pillar. Blood began to trickle from his forehead.

was indeed a shocking sight

wiped off the blood with his

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

my suffering persist even after Audrey’s passing?

Crystal wished for nothing but to distance herself from

to regain her senses in the latter part of the night.

herself into her mother’s

so she held

chilly with the spring

cheeks were tinged red from the cold. She clung

and assured her,

she carried Skyler indoors.

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

Skyler’s side all this time. He held her close

in the kitchen

dug into her food, savoring every

you, Mom!” Crystal then sat down and quietly enjoyed the

an unfamiliar sensation washed over him, making him

here!” David said in a stern voice.

father and son were in

wound when David flung a paperweight at him.

worth it? Look at how much Crystal cares for the children! Do you think she would treat the children so well if

“Sure, you might have forgotten all about your past, but isn’t it clearly stated in your household registry that you