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.

to have her sign the separation agreement as soon as possible. Yet now, he inexplicably

sense of self-disgust

when he glanced over, he realized it was a call

he then cleared his throat and said, “Anything I can help you. with?”

tenderness as she said, “If you’re free, how about

of coffee was rather inviting.

in his chair, his voice taking on a huskier quality as he

was her

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

minutes, his car pulled up at

ground floor café, the glass walls of the establishment offering a stunning. view

across from Crystal. His gaze settled on her beige wool skirt, the warm color and softness lending her a distinctly feminine charm.

haven’t

though he had neglected his

not seem to mind.

for him his favorite

Henry’s gaze darkened.

be going to Hulcaster for a week on business. How

responded with a graceful

to further persuade her, he caught sight of two familiar figures entering the

was Lara and

casual look with sunglasses, his arm draped around Lara’s shoulders. They had the air of people who had just shared an intimate moment, evident from Lara’s

discreetly handed her twenty thousand dollars

a cold fire within Henry as he

the Kingdom of Brundela, entangled in their passion. The things they had used had been

stirred her coffee, not denying his accusation.

thousand, yet she readily accompanied Zachary for two hours, reportedly for twenty thousand. She’s using her resemblance to Audrey to her advantage. The next time you see her,

expression grew

particularly concerned about who Lara was sleeping with. What irked him was that his masculine pride was being challenged by Crystal’s

as he uttered, “Crystal,

have a recording of Zachary and Lara in the act as well. Would you like

done was despicable.

grabbed her and

paths

expression resembling a startled rabbit. She tried to explain with

her as he continued to drag Crystal to the car before throwing her

skirt up to her waist inside the car. Fueled by anger, he touched her

him for coffee earlier, he had been

had not anticipated

working together with a trash bag

a wife

he stopped

that there was nothing but despair

the drama was to

was right.

let’s get a divorce. Not because of Lara, but because you and I… truly aren’t a good match.”

words, Henry

sloppily rebuttoning his clothes, then lowered

on the car