Crystal's One Night of Love

When he heard how even Crystal’s breathing was, he figured that she was awake.

“Why aren’t you sleeping?” he asked, leaning over to kiss her.

Crystal leaned in his arms and traced her fingers across the white pillow. “To be honest, you don’t need to hold yourself back like this. It’s not that I don’t feel anything.”

She still felt something for him.

Henry held her tightly in silence. He knew that she felt something, but since she was satisfied, it was enough for her, unlike those who were in love, who would still want more despite being satisfied.

He wished they could embrace each other throughout the night.

His body was cold and comfortable to lean against.

He came close to her ear and whispered, “Tell me everything, Crystal. I’m your husband. I’ll listen to everything you have to say, and I won’t do the things that you don’t like.”

Crystal remained silent.

He had heard what she had said to the psychiatrist.

Henry felt nervous.

He was worried that the topic would agitate her, but after a while, Crystal mumbled an “okay” and said, “Henry, find me another psychiatrist. I’ll visit them myself from now on.”

They had two children, and they had no plans for a divorce.

Her illness still had to be treated.

However, as a woman, Crystal did not want her husband to learn about her matters. There were some wounds she would rather heal in private.

Henry agreed to it.

Before they slept, he whispered, “I’ll bring Skyler to jog tomorrow.”

Crystal’s wound had been exposed to the public.

She did not avoid it and went to the new psychiatrist that Henry had introduced her to. There was progress, but not much. Perhaps they needed time or another child just as the doctor had said.

Madison was worried about her and invited her for a drink.

In a dessert shop within a five-star hotel, Madison merrily ordered a dessert and said, “This is their signature dessert. Try it out. If it’s good, you can order another set to take away for Skyler.”

Crystal tasted it, then smiled and commented, “It’s rather good. The matcha tastes strong enough.”

Madison immediately waved for the server and ordered two more sets to take away.

She was swift in her actions, and Crystal merely watched her in silence. When Madison turned back, she noticed Crystal’s gaze and reached out to touch her face. “What’s the matter? Why are you staring at me? You’re giving me the creeps.”

Crystal stirred her coffee slowly and smiled. “Madison, it’s been twelve years since we’ve known each other.”

Madison visibly froze.

Twelve years…

Madison touched her face and finally understood why Crystal had seemed to be emotional earlier. Back in their days at university, Madison had been the prettiest girl among all.

When she was with Zachary, entertainment and food had taken over most of her life.

After getting married to Charles and after giving birth to a son, she realized that she was no longer as slim as before. Even her cheeks had gained some fat.

Yet, Crystal remained almost unchanged. She was still as slender as before.

No wonder Henry can’t bring himself to let her go even if he himself can’t have her. Madison could not tell if that was a good thing or not..

Just as they were talking about their past, someone came out of the elevator.

It was a familiar face, and she was even dressed to her nines. In fact, as though she was a celebrity, she had an assistant right beside her.

It was Clementine.

Clementine was equally surprised to see Crystal. She had never thought that Crystal would still dare to appear in public.

Her scandals are all over the place. Is she not afraid of getting criticized? So what if Crystal knows I’m the one behind this? What can she even do?

Clementine was certain that her plan had been foolproof. Her husband, Jerry, was in the coal mining industry in the southwest, and no matter how powerful the Miller family was, their influence could not reach that far.

Clementine walked over. Even though it was only the start of fall, she was already dressed in an expensive. mink fur coat.

She sat down across Crystal with a cigarette between her fingers.

The server came over and reminded her, “Miss, smoking isn’t allowed in our shop.”

Madison, it’s only been a few years since. you got married, but you’ve already gained so much weight. You’re a hundred and ten pounds now, aren’t you? Won’t your second husband feel disgusted by that? And Crystal… Henry’s right at

had changed, her temper remained the same.

Clementine into

you’re finally married. Miss Dynah, why don’t you stay at home and keep an eye

livid. D’mn you and your

to retort when someone suddenly grabbed

she raised her head, she saw that it was

there for a business meeting. His eyes were filled with mixed emotions as he looked at the trio.

had not seen him in a

out of the

I wish Robert would sleep with her so that her husband would

mean to you. Even if you don’t tell me anything. I know she’s the one behind this. There are few in this world who have a heart as evil

Crystal’s lips, and she slowly finished the rest of

the hotel, Robert pinned Clementine against the wall and glared at her. Clementine returned the glare with

had history.

their reunion was not a

a long while, Clementine sneered, “How faithful you are, Robert. Haven’t you forgotten about her? Are you tempted to win her over again after finding out that

Crystal had acted like a saint

any happiness? How did she make a prideful man like him submit to her? How did she make him so loyal to

of Clementine, seemingly flustered. Clementine was right. When he heard the recording-when he heard Crystal say that she no longer believed in Henry’s love and

that the thoughts in his head were perverse and absurd, but he

She rubbed her face in frustration and asked, “Robert, what do

Robert fell silent.

tell what made him so infatuated with Crystal.

he knew was that the memories of their four-year

what brought sorrow into his

the evening, Crystal said

opened the car door for her. “The timing is perfect to pick up

to see you.”

the children in the family, Skyler

a fair-skinned, charming

Crystal chuckled aloud.

to get into the car, someone gripped her wrist. It was none other than

you

daylight, and you’re making advances on a married woman. Can’t you find a partner of your own?”

Joel and fixed his

is it possible for

offered a faint smile and responded calmly, “Robert, I don’t recall giving you any indication that I’ll

that, she got into the

door shut

was slowly driven

stood still, lost in thought.

Crystal for over a decade and had mixed feelings for her. The thought of letting her go filled him with regret. Learning that she wasn’t doing well now made him ponder what might have happened if he had changed his course in the past. If he hadn’t sent John to jail, perhaps Crystal would have still trusted and

been his wife, caring for their home and

in reality, there are no ifs.

he was socializing with his business partners,

struck nine in the

he bumped into Henry in the restroom. It was clear that the

a lost soul drowning in alcohol, the other

age of thirty-five, firmly in his prime. His personal life was devoid of scandals, and

the

an audible snort as he extracted a cigarette, leaned against the wall,

“You’re at such a place but you tidy yourself up before

off the faucet and straightened his shirt in front of the mirror.

is mocking people

merely snorted

head, exhaled a plume of smoke, and said, “Henry, I didn’t lose to you. I lost to the

spoke, he felt a heart-wrenching pain.

fell into a daze as he lowered his head and

“You may have lost some of your memories, but the memories. between Crystal and me remain intact. I find it hard to believe that

piece of tissue

man would. But what does it matter? Mr. Sloan, I’m the one beside Crystal every night as she sleeps. I understand

he turned on his heels and left.

concluded the business discussion, there was no lingering scent of perfume on him. It seemed he intended

hand, was puking his guts out at the

arrived home, he found Crystal teaching Skyler how to play

nearby with Remi amusing himself inside with

his son. He asked casually, “Has he eaten? If he hasn’t, I’ll prepare some baby food for

told Skyler to continue

boy to Henry, “Hold him. He’s going to be overweight. The doctor advised us to reduce his food intake.”

Henry chuckled aloud.

seemed that Remi had gained weight ever since he began