Crystal's One Night of Love

A beat after, Henry hoarsely said, “I’ll buy it.”

It seemed inappropriate for a woman to buy that anyway..

Crystal was not going to stop him from running the errand. Besides, he had been too fervent earlier, and the strength had fled her legs.

Half an hour later, Henry returned with the medicine.

Crystal was in the bedroom.

She took out the pill and downed it with some warm water, the sensation uncomfortable as it went down. her throat.

Having taken the medicine, she turned her head toward him and said, “You can leave now.”

Men often became more amiable after they fulfilled their physical desires. Despite Grystal’s dismissive. tone, Henry did not seem bothered. Instead, he crouched down by her side and spoke in a husky voice. “You’re delicate even when taking a pill. You weren’t this fragile just a moment ago.”

Crystal’s brows furrowed as she said in a low tone, “Henry, this isn’t entertaining for me.”

Henry could tell she was upset about Lara, and he leaned in to whisper, “I’m no longer concerning myself with her.”

“Is that so? Then, Mr. Miller, could you please explain to me about the two hundred thousand you gave her?”

She found out about it?

Henry’s mind raced, landing on Jamie as the most probable source of the revelation. She likely spilled the beans.

His fingers gently sifted through Crystal’s chestnut hair. In a hoarse voice, he replied, “Crystal, be merciful. ‘ I bear no feelings toward her. Trust me, okay?”

A faint smile tugged at Crystal’s lips.

Despite their recent intimacy, they parted on tense terms.

Henry’s stance against divorce remained firm.

He became more attentive, treating his wife and children with utmost care and consideration.

He was aware that Crystal had secured a place to live and that she was just waiting for him to sign the divorce papers.

Over the next couple of weeks, their interactions were limited. Even when Crystal returned, she spent her nights with Skyler.

After what happened, Skyler restarted her visits to a psychologist, and with time, Crystal grew even more distant.

Two more weeks later, at Adroit Law Firm, Henry closed the file before turning to Jamie and saying, “Book two plane tickets for a week-long business trip to Hulcaster.”

Jamie nodded. “Of course, Mr. Miller.”

As Jamie turned to leave, Henry halted her. After a moment’s contemplation, he asked, “You have a good. rapport with Crystal, right? Could you perhaps talk to her on my behalf?”

Jamie’s face displayed her uncertainty as she was caught in a bind. She felt like a peasant caught in a war between two kings.

Noticing her conflicted expression, Henry grimaced and uttered, “Never mind. You can leave.”

With the door closing softly, Henry leaned back in his chair, thoughts drifting to Crystal.

Everything was in disarray.

who was resolute about ending their marriage, intending to have her sign the separation agreement as soon as possible. Yet now, he inexplicably found

self-disgust settled over

over, he realized it was a call

then cleared his throat and said,

she said, “If you’re free, how about we grab a

of coffee

on a huskier quality as he said, “This isn’t about discussing

was her

his seat, picking up his car keys. “Where are you? I’ll come pick you up!”

shared the location with Henry, and after about thirty minutes, his car pulled up at the entrance of a luxurious five-star

the ground floor café, the glass walls of the establishment offering

her beige wool skirt, the

haven’t really had a proper date yet.”

he had neglected

not seem to mind.

demeanor, she ordered for him his favorite black

Henry’s gaze darkened.

the softer side of Crystal. It was perhaps due to this that he subconsciously uttered his next. words, “I’ll be going to Hulcaster for a week on business. How about you and Skyler

responded with a graceful smile,

further persuade her, he caught

Lara

with sunglasses, his arm draped around Lara’s shoulders. They had the air

handed her twenty thousand dollars as compensation and planned their next

before him ignited a cold fire within Henry as he turned his gaze toward Crystal. “Did you arrange

reminded him of the past, of Audrey with her fitness instructor in the Kingdom of Brundela, entangled in their passion. The things they had used

her coffee,

Zachary for two hours, reportedly for twenty thousand. She’s using her resemblance to Audrey to her advantage. The next time you see her, she’ll probably appear as innocent

expression grew distant.

about who Lara was sleeping with. What irked him was that his

turned cold as he uttered, “Crystal,

Lara in the act as well. Would you like to see it?”

done

her and towed her to

paths

startled rabbit. She tried to explain with teary eyes, “Mr.

to drag Crystal to

waist inside the car. Fueled by anger, he touched her roughly, his voice dripping with resentment. “Mrs. Miller, how

he had been hopeful that she was reconsidering their

not anticipated this scheme.

even working together with a

gentle wife, not a wife who was

he stopped his actions.

into her eyes, he saw that there was nothing but despair in

drama was to secure

was right.

a divorce. Not because of Lara, but

words,

sloppily rebuttoning his clothes, then lowered his

continued to knock on the car