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.

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

when she saw Skyler, she felt

rooted to

sparkle, and her delicate fingers gripped her

to have closed

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

a present from me,

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

was in a state of

coursed through

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

Crystal 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 we take her

gently cradled Skyler in her

hand and delivered two stinging slaps across Lara’s face.

welled up in her eyes as she spoke through sobs. “Mrs.

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

Skyler into her arms.

tried to intervene. “Crystal, let

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

home, and flirted with her, she

chased

around, he saw it was Lara. Her voice trembled as she

as he had no intention of engaging with her.

inside the car.

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

the car and

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

he look disgusted? Doesn’t he… like

dose of

stood beneath the osmanthus tree in the courtyard and relentlessly plucked leaves from its

intensely when she saw Skyler’s

offer companionship. The night passed quickly, and Skyler had stripped a small tree of its

gently hugged the little

wool jacket was placed over her shoulders. From behind, a deep, husky voice advised, “You should put on more clothing. It’s quite cold

threw the jacket aside and pushed him

and collide with the nearby stone pillar. Blood

sight

off the blood with his hand,

the world in her fright! Do you know that Skyler hasn’t had a

persist even after Audrey’s passing? Why is it that another woman soon appears and continues to cause me pain? Her little sister,

but to distance herself from

to regain her senses in the latter part of the

hurled herself into her mother’s embrace and whimpered

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

was chilly with

tinged red from the cold. She clung to

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

she carried Skyler

up in David’s and Julia’s eyes as

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

Crystal was in the kitchen

her food, savoring every bite.

down and

the unfolding scene, an unfamiliar sensation washed over him,

said in a stern

son were

just finished tending to his wound when

pointed at his son, he berated angrily, “You fool! Is that woman really worth it? Look at how much Crystal cares for

“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