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.

to display any discord in front

she felt her

stood rooted to the

had lost their sparkle, and her delicate fingers gripped her skirt tightly.

seemed to have closed

was kneeling in front of Skyler, her expression softening into a gentle smile as

a present from me, Skyler.

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

in a state

coursed through

harassing a child when she failed 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 demeanor.

Skyler in her

lifted her hand and delivered two stinging slaps across Lara’s

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

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

that, she lifted Skyler into her arms.

“Crystal, let me carry her.”

him away. At 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 can have her way because Henry gives

chased

Her

he had no intention

already inside the car.

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

the car and

Lara touched her cheek and stood in a daze. When Henry pushed her away earlier, he had been rough, not

he look disgusted? Doesn’t he…

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

osmanthus tree in the courtyard and relentlessly plucked leaves from

ached intensely when she saw Skyler’s head hung low.

she crouched beside her to offer companionship. The night passed quickly, and Skyler had stripped a small tree of its

the

From behind, a deep, husky voice advised,

strong aversion toward him, she threw the jacket

to lose his balance and

indeed a shocking sight in the dimly lit night.

with his hand,

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,

even after Audrey’s passing? Why is it that another woman soon appears and continues to cause me pain? Her little sister, no less!

but to distance herself from Henry.

regain her senses in the latter part of the night.

her mother’s

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

chilly with the

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

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

carried

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

faithfully by Skyler’s side all this time. He held her close and peppered her with

was in the kitchen preparing food

her food, savoring every

then sat down and quietly enjoyed the noodles.

unfolding scene, an unfamiliar sensation washed over him,

here!” David said in a stern

and son were in the

to his 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

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