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.

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

sense of self-disgust settled

glanced over, he realized it was a call from Crystal.

and said, “Anything I can help you.

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

of coffee was rather

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

her answer.

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

minutes, his

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

settled on her beige wool skirt, the warm color and softness lending her a distinctly feminine charm.

seems like we haven’t really

though he had neglected

seem

ordered for him his favorite black

Henry’s gaze darkened.

“I’ll be going to Hulcaster for a week on business. How about you

with a graceful

he caught sight of two familiar figures entering the scene.

Lara and

had the air of people who had just

dollars as compensation and planned their next rendezvous.

fire within Henry as he turned his gaze toward Crystal.

Brundela, entangled in their passion. The

her coffee, not denying

turned down your offer of two hundred 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,

grew

with. What irked

as he uttered, “Crystal, I underestimated you.”

gaze lowered gracefully. “I have a recording of Zachary and Lara

had done was

fury, he grabbed her and

paths with Lara.

tried to explain

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

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

earlier, he had been hopeful that

had not anticipated

together with a trash bag like Zachary.

wife, not a wife who was

he stopped

gazed into her eyes, he saw that there was nothing

was to secure their divorce.

right. This was

a lover’s whisper. “Fine, let’s get a divorce. Not because of Lara, but because you and I… truly

uttering those words, Henry

sloppily rebuttoning his clothes, then lowered his

to knock on the