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.

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

when she saw Skyler, she felt her

to the

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

seemed to have closed herself off.

was kneeling in front of Skyler, her expression softening into a gentle smile as she attempted to soothe the little girl.

me, Skyler. Do you like

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

in a state of panic.

coursed through

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

to sense that something was awry. A pang 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

Skyler

lifted her hand and delivered two stinging

Tears welled up in her eyes as she

“You’ll be held responsible if anything happens to Skyler!”

that, she lifted Skyler into her arms.

intervene. “Crystal, let me carry

that moment,

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 thinks she can have her way

chased after

his arm. When he turned around, he saw it was Lara. Her

had no

was already inside

in her mother’s arms, refusing to speak or react. This was

teeth, he started the car

pushed her away earlier, he had been rough, not at all holding back

he look disgusted? Doesn’t he… like my looks?

Skyler back home, she gave the girl a dose of calming medicine and then tried

in the courtyard

heart ached intensely when she saw Skyler’s

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

hugged the

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

him, she threw

off guard, causing him to lose his balance and collide

shocking sight

the blood with his hand, not appearing overly concerned.

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

of the consequences of his past romance? Why must my suffering persist even after Audrey’s passing?

wished for nothing but to

senses in the latter

hurled herself into her mother’s embrace and whimpered

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

air was chilly with the spring breeze.

cheeks were tinged red from the cold. She clung to Crystal’s neck while sobbing. “I’m hungry!”

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

carried Skyler indoors.

up in David’s and Julia’s eyes as Skyler was finally willing to speak.

He held her

kitchen

dug into her food, savoring every bite.

sat down

the unfolding scene, an unfamiliar sensation washed

over here!” David said in a stern

later, father and son were

to his wound when David flung

how much Crystal cares for the children! Do you think she would treat the children

confused expression, David scoffed, “Sure, you might 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, so why are