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.”

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

her temper remained the same.

into

worry about that. Now that you’re finally married. Miss Dynah, why don’t you stay at home and keep an eye on your husband instead? Why are you so concerned about other people’s business? Are

you and your tongue, Crystal

was about to retort when someone suddenly grabbed

raised her head, she saw that it

business suit, and it was clear that he was there for a business meeting.

not seen him in

dragged her out of the dessert shop.

comes her handler. I wish Robert would sleep with her so that her

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

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

exit of the hotel, Robert pinned Clementine against the wall and

had history.

their reunion was not a

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 over even if

had acted like a saint carlier irked

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

let go 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 talk about their issues, as well as how they only slept together once a month-he had

thoughts in his head were perverse and absurd,

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

Robert fell silent.

what made

four-year relationship could never

regret was what brought sorrow into

the evening, Crystal said

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

to see you.”

the children in the family, Skyler was undoubtedly

not to adore a fair-skinned, charming little girl like her.

Crystal chuckled aloud.

was about to get into the car, someone gripped her wrist. It was

shook him off. “Do you need something,

immediately grumbled, “It’s broad daylight, and you’re making advances on a married

Joel and fixed his

asked, “Crystal, is it

don’t recall giving you any indication that

got into the car.

the door shut and glared at Robert.

was slowly driven away.

stood still, lost

she wasn’t doing well now made him ponder what might have happened if he

together. Crystal would have been his wife, caring

reality, there are

socializing with his business partners, he drank a lot

nine in the evening, he was

in the restroom. It was clear that the latter

lost soul drowning in

charm at the age of thirty-five, firmly in his prime. His personal life was

in the

as he extracted a cigarette, leaned against the wall,

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

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

is mocking people your only skill nowadays?”

merely snorted

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

felt a heart-wrenching

he lowered his

“You may have lost some of your memories, but the memories. between Crystal and me

of tissue to

“Yes, 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

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

other hand, was puking his

found Crystal teaching Skyler how to play the

cradle was positioned nearby with Remi amusing

on his son. He asked casually, “Has he

Skyler to continue

passed the little boy to Henry, “Hold him. He’s going

Henry chuckled aloud.

weight ever since he began taking care of the little