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.”

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, aren’t you? Won’t your second husband feel disgusted by that? And Crystal… Henry’s right at the peak of his life. Do you think he’ll stay by your side forever? Don’t you think he’ll

her temper

into

flashed Clementine a smile. “You don’t need to worry about that. Now that you’re finally married. Miss Dynah, why don’t you stay at home and

livid. D’mn you

about to retort when someone suddenly

she raised her head, she

in a business suit, and it was clear that he was there for a business meeting. His eyes were filled with mixed emotions as

had not seen him in

dragged her out of the

wish

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

she slowly finished the rest of her coffee.

hotel, Robert pinned Clementine against the wall and glared at

had

reunion was not a happy one.

Haven’t you forgotten about her? Are you tempted to win her over again after finding out that things are tense between her

had acted like a

Crystal able to make Henry so faithful to her despite not being able to give him any happiness? How did she make a prideful man like him submit to her? How did she make him so loyal to her? No, I won’t believe this.

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

in his head were perverse and absurd, but he

registered them all. She rubbed her face in frustration and asked, “Robert,

Robert fell silent.

he could not tell what made him

four-year relationship could never fade away from his

regret was what brought sorrow into his

said goodbye to

the car door for her. “The timing is perfect to pick up Skyler now. She will

to see you.”

the children in the family, Skyler was undoubtedly the most endearing.

was impossible not to adore a

Crystal chuckled aloud.

into the car, someone

him off. “Do you need something, Mr.

broad daylight, and you’re making advances on a married woman. Can’t

fixed his gaze

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

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

got

door shut and glared

was slowly driven

still, lost

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

have been his wife,

reality, there

night, when he was socializing with his business partners, he

in the evening, he

into Henry in the restroom. It was clear that the latter was

one was a lost soul drowning in alcohol, the other remained clear-headed.

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 profile than before.

eyes met in the reflection

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

place but you tidy yourself up before

the faucet and straightened his shirt in front

people your

snorted

exhaled a plume of smoke, and said, “Henry, I didn’t lose

he spoke, he felt a heart-wrenching pain.

fell into a daze as he lowered his head

memories, but the memories. between Crystal and me remain intact. I find it hard to believe that you don’t mind

grabbed a piece of tissue to wipe his

But what does it matter? Mr. Sloan, I’m the one beside Crystal every night

he turned on his heels

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

hand, was puking his guts out

arrived home, he found Crystal teaching Skyler how to play the

nearby with Remi amusing himself inside with

them and bent down to plant a kiss on his son. He asked casually, “Has he eaten? If he hasn’t, I’ll prepare some baby food

told Skyler to continue practicing

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

Henry chuckled aloud.

ever since he began taking