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?

stammered out, “We….

he gently told her, “This is my sub-card.

on the verge of tears.

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

Melora nodded obediently.

not stop herself from grabbing the hem of his shirt and uttering in a trembling

his gentle

had an anxious look on her face as she held onto the black card. She had to muster her courage to squeeze out, “What does this mean?”

Alfred smiled..

“What do you think

Alfred, please be clear with me.”

hugged her and 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

trembled

you to not go for

she could sense his sincerity when he said that they were going

bowed his head to gaze at her, and at

opportunity to

he did not have much time to spend with her. After a

arms were still wrapped around his waist

recalled the other time when she

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

not allowed to date others too. If I see others confessing to you, I’ll

in acknowledgment before looking at him, reluctant to let him leave.

kissed her and said,

very moment, Alfred felt the urge to shove her into his

“I’ll be bringing Crystal back to Coldbridge soon. Come

Melora was surprised.

her brother and Crystal, so was

recalled how his mother had misheard her name as “Melon” and laughed. “You don’t have

sweet words with each other, Alfred finally left.

eating in another room. When he saw Alfred exit his room, he quickly came over and teased, “Mr. Lodge, you seem like you’re in a good

There are

a smile played on his

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

He had put the talisman in his pants pocket, and it was still

face turned red again.

be reminded

to be so proficient in that field despite how much older he was than

a little rough, but he had pleasured her

she pinched

at a time like this? No, no. You should be thinking

and Henry got a divorce.

full month since Crystal gave birth to Skyler. After the procedures,

misery, Crystal did not think much about that.