Crystal's One Night of Love

Melora’s face flushed.

It’s been days since then, so why would it still hurt?

Alfred discreetly smiled.

Perhaps he had been too rough that night, for he recalled her calling out in pain several times. Young women like her had to be treated with care.

Right then, the server came in with more food.

There were only two of them, but the table was filled with dishes. She could not help but say, “It’ll be a waste if we can’t finish them.”

With a half-smile on his face, Alfred said, “Now you know that you shouldn’t be spending so much of my money?”

As he placed some food on her plate, he muttered, “You’ll be considerate when you learn to let me conserve some energy.”

At that, Melora’s face turned redder. He’s shameless!

Noticing her expression, Alfred decided to let her go on the matter.

Bringing her a bowl of chicken soup, he gently said, “This is made from free-range chickens. It’s good for you.”

Melora quietly drank it.

Despite everything, she found it hard to relax.

She did not know what he had in mind for her.

Alfred made sure Melora was fed well during the meal, and he seemed pleased at the end of it. Then, he took out something from his pocket.

It was a talisman for safety.

As Alfred tied the string for her and tucked it under her shirt, he said, “When I was getting one for Crystal, I got one for you too. You’re not allowed to take it off this month, understand?”

Melora could not help but take it back out to touch it.

Alfred patted her head and went on, saying, “I hope both you and Crystal are safe and sound.”

In a small voice, Melora said, “I want to give it to Skyler.”

The one who needed to be protected the most was Skyler.

A wave of sorrow washed over Alfred when he heard her words. He knew not if that child would survive, but he knew that Henry was on the verge of insanity. Nothing was going to stop Henry from saving Skyler. At this rate, Henry would not even mind transforming Skyler into something not human.

Alfred then took out a sub-card from his wallet and placed it in Melora’s hand.

Melora froze.

What… is the meaning of this?

out,

of answering her straightforwardly, he gently told her, “This

on the verge of

Alfred to leave, but he was worried about her, so he said, “I’ll come visit you in a while. Melora,

Melora nodded obediently.

he stood up, she could not stop herself from grabbing the hem of his shirt

turned to fix his

look on her face as she held onto the black card. She had to muster her courage to squeeze out, “What

Alfred smiled..

do you think

know. Alfred, please be clear with me.”

let her bury her head into his belly. In comparison to him, she was young, and he could not help but treat her like a child. After a long while, he finally said, “Isn’t it normal for a boyfriend to buy things for his

trembled even

request for you to not go

when he said that they were going to be together with no one else between them.

and at that moment, she lifted her head.

opportunity

to catch soon, so he did not have much time to spend with her. After a brief while of kissing, he muttered, “There hasn’t been anyone else

around his waist as

recalled the other time when she

laugh at her. The young woman liked him so much, so how could he laugh at

“You’re not allowed to date others

at him, reluctant to let him

said, “I should go now.”

his collar before passing him his bag. At that very moment, Alfred felt the urge to shove her into his bag so that he could bring her with him.

be bringing Crystal back

Melora was surprised.

her brother and Crystal, so was it right for her to go

and laughed. “You don’t have to worry. I’ll be

more sweet words with

quickly came over and teased, “Mr. Lodge, you seem like you’re in a good mood.”

can I be? There are many things to

a smile played

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the meantime, Melora was studying the card Alfred had given to her again and again. This is a gift from a boyfriend to

to Alfred. He had put the talisman in his pants pocket, and it was

beat later, her face turned red

not help but be reminded

so proficient in that field despite how much older he was than her.

had pleasured her several

that, she pinched her

you thinking such things at a time like this? No, no. You should be thinking more about what being boyfriend-girlfriend means…

Crystal and Henry got a divorce.

month since Crystal gave birth to Skyler. After the procedures, Alfred came back from Coldbridge to pick up Crystal and Melora.

in her throes of misery, Crystal did not