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.

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

of self-disgust settled over

glanced over, he realized

his throat and said, “Anything I can help you.

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

of coffee

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

her answer.

rose from his seat, picking up his car keys. “Where are you? I’ll

and after about thirty minutes, his car pulled up at the

Crystal was seated in the ground floor café, the glass walls of the establishment offering a stunning. view of

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

like we haven’t really had

felt as though he

did not seem to mind.

demeanor, she ordered for him his favorite black coffee and a

Henry’s gaze darkened.

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 join me? I’ll make sure to have my evenings free so we can

a graceful smile,

to further persuade her, he caught sight

was Lara and

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

twenty thousand dollars as compensation and planned their next

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 had been strewn across

coffee,

reportedly for twenty thousand. She’s using her resemblance to Audrey to her advantage.

expression grew distant.

particularly concerned about who Lara was sleeping with. What irked him was that his masculine pride

tone turned cold as he uttered, “Crystal,

of Zachary and Lara in the act

done

her and towed her to the parking lot.

they crossed paths

shock, her panicked expression resembling a startled rabbit. She tried to explain with teary

Henry ignored her as he continued to drag Crystal to the car

encroached upon her space. Despite still being in the parking lot, he pushed her wool skirt up to her waist inside

invited him for coffee earlier, he had been hopeful that she was reconsidering

not anticipated this scheme.

together with a trash bag like

not a wife who was as aggressive as

stopped

into her eyes, he saw that

was to secure their

reality, she was right. This was

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

those words, Henry

clothes,

knock on the car