Crystal's One Night of Love

Henry gripped the steering wheel with one hand and held his phone to his ear with the other.

Crystal asked, “Henry, did you go to my mom’s place?”

“Yeah,” he replied, his tone surprisingly gentle, a far cry from his aggressive demeanor the previous night.

Crystal hesitated for a moment but decided to be straightforward with him. “We’re divorced, Henry. Leave my mom alone.”

Henry let out a light chuckle. “What’s wrong? Can’t I visit my ex-mother-in-law? I think she was happy to see me.”

He adopted this nonchalant attitude, leaving Crystal at a loss for words.

After a brief pause, she finally spoke, her voice filled with resignation. “Fine, if it makes you happy.”

As she was about to hang up, Henry hurriedly said, “I’m sorry about last night.”

Crystal remained silent.

Henry’s voice grew softer as he continued, “I just got carried away when I saw that Morning Dew piano. Remember how we made love on it back then?”

Crystal tensed up. Back then…

Henry listened to the rapid breathing on the other end of the line and couldn’t help but chuckle. “Have you forgotten already? It was Christmas night!”

Crystal gripped her phone, her knuckles turning white.

Without warning, she hung up.

Moments later, her phone rang again. She thought it was Henry, so she didn’t want to answer.

Yet, it kept ringing.

Reluctantly, she checked the caller ID. It was Madison.

Crystal felt apologetic and quickly answered the phone. “Madison, I’m sorry.”

Madison feigned annoyance. “What were you up to? I called you so many times. Wanna go for a drink?”

Crystal was thinking of giving her the semi-annual dividend, so she agreed readily.

Thirty minutes later, Crystal found herself in a well-known pub.

Madison had reserved a private room with a stunning view of half of Barnwood’s skyline.

Crystal handed Madison the check.

Madison looked at the amount and was surprised to find that it was much more than. expected. “Pete’s really stepping up!”

Crystal took a sip of her cocktail and smiled faintly. “Sophia is in charge now, Pete occasionally provides some guidance.”

Madison recalled the Young Pup and couldn’t help but sigh in regret.

She then asked about the celebrity, Stefan Bowers. “He seems like a great guy! I did some digging and found that his personal life is clean, and so is his family background. You really aren’t interested?”

Crystal played with her glass and gently shook her head.

She looked out the floor-to-ceiling window at the bustling city below where neon lights illuminated the night. Her eyes glistened with tears.

Madison could guess who she was thinking about and sighed heavily in her heart.

The one Crystal truly loved had always been Henry.

To lighten the mood, Madison pretended to complain, “Ever since you took over Seeas Corporation, I’ve invited you out ten times, and you’ve only come once!”

Crystal smiled. “I need to look after Skyler and Remi.”

“Then what about tomorrow? You’re going on a business trip down south. What about the kids?” Madison asked.

“I’m sending them to the Miller residence for a week,” Crystal replied.

Early the next morning, she dropped her two children off at the Miller residence.

It was Saturday, and Skyler was thrilled to return to the Miller residence. She even wore her prettiest dress for the occasion.

She missed her father.

Crystal couldn’t help but feel the excitement as well at the sight of her daughter.

She patted Skyler’s small head. “When you’re there, remember to play with Berthold, okay?”

Skyler had already hopped into the back seat.

Several minivans headed toward the Miller residence, and it was not even nine in the morning when they arrived.

The Millers were already waiting.

Skyler ran to her grandfather. She cuddled him for a while, then rushed over to Henry and hugged him tightly, wanting to be picked up.

Henry kissed her and glanced at Crystal.

Crystal was dressed casually for her business trip. She was wearing light-colored casual pants. and a turtleneck sweater with a thin wool coat over herself.

asked casually, “What time

“Eleven o’clock.”

looked at her thoughtfully.

he said, “I’ll take

and said, “It’s fine. The company is sending a car to

somewhat

with Julia. Despite her divorce from Henry, her

she chatted with Julia, Henry accompanied Skyler.

gaze was fixed on Crystal the entire time.

half an hour. Soon, the company car from Seeas Corporation arrived. to pick her up. Ryan, dressed in a suit,

and asked

found his question

the deputy CEO, so isn’t it natural for him to go

the car. He held the door and said to Ryan, “Please take good care of

implication

politely. “Mr. Miller, you can rest assured. It’s my duty to look after her.”

He gave Crystal one last

got into

away, Ryan couldn’t contain his curiosity and

denying it.

want

Ryan smiled faintly.

a mild-mannered and very tolerant

Remi pretty much slept through the day in

time playing Lego

while, David couldn’t hold back and piped up. “You must feel pretty uncomfortable

his head still down, replied nonchalantly, “It’s just a business trip, nothing more.”

I bet

time

and snuggled up to him.

cherubic features, she was

tiny head and lulled her

in the afternoon, he decided to head

his car keys.

He straightened the collar of his shirt and proudly added, “I’ve been seeing

eyes widened. Did Henry regain his memory?

needed to know. He snorted again and replied, “Seems like you’re running out of ideas if you’re resorting

Crystal arrived

to the local climate as that evening she came down with a

off and fetched a stethoscope, wanting to be a doctor and treat her mother.

so much, and she couldn’t help but

white bed with her face. flushed. It was obvious that she was ill.

low tone, he said, “You’re a woman. Why push yourself so hard?”

have to pretend to

slightly, her long eyelashes trembling. “Henry, you’re discriminating. against women,

and hoarse as he replied, “Crystal, I just care about you. I left Seeas. Corporation

was taken aback.

the second time he had spoken with such ambiguity.

if he had returned for

eyes. Her breathing quickened, and her face was redder than

there was a knock on her door, and she could faintly hear Ryan’s voice. “Miss Winters, I’ve

up with a start and

phone screen

and assistant? Does Ryan, a man, really have to personally

and spoke softly. “I’m going to see your mommy.

handed him the

this so that

cute. Henry cradled the little one in his arms, then kissed her softly. “I will not only cure her illness but

let

for a private plane. While David entertained his granddaughter, he teased son, “You’re going all out to win

low voice, “Crystal is unwell. She has a fever.”

go, then. Your mother and I can take care of Skyler and

three in the morning, Crystal was half-asleep due to

to answer it. However, the incessant knocking continued. She had

was Ryan, she said, “Ryan,

Ryan…

scanned her from head to toe.

a loose white bathrobe, allowing one to peek underneath if

looking like that

before him was so weak that she fell forward at his touch.

grab her and pick her up, then carried her to the bed.

senses and recognized

one arm around her and removed his coat with

of your business.” Crystal turned her head. away.

just because of the change

because she had caught a cold when he had had his way with her on the piano the previous

room was dimly lit.

be in this situation. Crystal pushed him away and asked

moved away slightly.