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,

straightforwardly, he gently told her, “This is my sub-card. You can buy anything

to be on the verge of tears.

was time for Alfred to leave, but he was worried about her, so he said,

Melora nodded obediently.

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

turned to fix his gentle gaze

held onto the black card. She had to muster her courage to squeeze out, “What does this mean?”

Alfred smiled..

you think it means?”

“I don’t know. Alfred, please

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 girlfriend?”

lips trembled even

can your girlfriend request for you to not go for other women? Can I please just be the only person for you?”

imagine their future, but she could sense his sincerity when he said that they were

to gaze at her, and at that moment, she lifted her head.

the opportunity to kiss

catch soon, so he did not have much time to spend with her. After a brief while of

arms were still wrapped around his

recalled the other time when

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

caressed her cheek, he uttered, “You’re not allowed to date others

meekly hummed in acknowledgment before looking at him, reluctant to let him

kissed her and said,

that very moment, Alfred felt the urge to shove her into his bag so that he could bring

back to Coldbridge soon.

Melora was surprised.

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

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

few more sweet words with each other,

quickly came over and teased, “Mr. Lodge, you seem like you’re

There are many things to deal with.”

his words, a smile played on his

source of happiness.

studying the card Alfred had given to her again and

Alfred. He had put the talisman in his

later, her face turned red

but be reminded of that

so proficient in that field despite how much

but he had

she pinched

thinking about? Why are you thinking such things at a time

and Henry got a

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

misery, Crystal