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.”

turned back to Crystal and Madison and flashed a confident smile. “What a coincidence, my old friends! 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,

Madison’s weight had changed, her

into

at home and keep an eye on your husband instead? Why are you so concerned about other people’s business? Are you having trouble changing your ways despite getting married?”

you and

was about to retort when someone suddenly grabbed her

she raised her head, she saw that it

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

him

of

stunned Madison. She whispered to Crystal, “Here comes her handler. I wish Robert would sleep with her so that her husband

mean to you. Even if you don’t tell me anything. I know she’s the one behind this. There are few

small smile crept onto Crystal’s lips, and she slowly

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

too, had

was not a happy

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 things are tense between her and Henry? Look, you’ll never win her

like a saint

prideful man like him submit to her? How did she make him so loyal to her? No, I won’t believe this. I won’t believe Henry’s words. How many men can hold themselves back? Robert, Zachary, and

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

head were perverse and absurd, but he could

her face in

Robert fell silent.

made him

their four-year relationship could never fade

was what brought sorrow

said goodbye to Madison.

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

to see you.”

in the family, Skyler was undoubtedly the

was impossible not to adore a

Crystal chuckled aloud.

someone gripped her wrist. It was none other than Robert.

off. “Do you need

a married woman. Can’t you find a partner of

fixed his gaze

voice was deep as he asked, “Crystal, is it possible for

responded calmly, “Robert, I don’t recall giving you any indication that I’ll reconsider forgiving you after moving

she got into the car.

the door shut

car was slowly driven

lost in

now made him ponder what might have happened if he had changed his course in the past. If

have remained together. Crystal would have been his wife,

there are no

socializing with his business partners, he drank a

the clock struck nine in the evening, he was thoroughly inebriated.

bumped into Henry in the restroom. It was clear

soul drowning in alcohol,

wore a well-fitted suit, exuding an air of charm at the age of thirty-five, firmly in his prime. His personal life was devoid of scandals, and he appeared much the same, albeit with a more discreet

in the reflection of the

he extracted a cigarette,

to Henry. “You’re at such a place but you tidy yourself up before you go. Are you worried about upsetting

the faucet and straightened his

Sloan, is mocking people your only

snorted in

and said, “Henry, I didn’t lose to

spoke, he felt a heart-wrenching pain.

a daze as he lowered his

of your memories, but the memories. between Crystal and me remain intact.

a piece of tissue to wipe his

I do mind. Any man would. But what does it matter? Mr. Sloan, I’m the one beside Crystal every night as she sleeps. I understand your concerns. Scandals are inconsequential, and our relationship won’t be swayed by a few words.”

turned on his heels and

discussion, there was no lingering scent of perfume on him. It seemed he intended to return home. He didn’t drink and

other hand, was puking his guts out at the club.

how to play

positioned nearby with Remi amusing himself inside

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

told Skyler to continue

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

Henry chuckled aloud.

seemed that Remi had gained weight ever since he began taking care of