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.”

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

her temper remained the

into oblivion.

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

grew livid. D’mn you

retort when someone

raised her head, she

that he was there for a

not seen him in

dragged her out of the

comes her handler. I wish Robert would sleep

Madison, who added, “She was mean to you. Even if you don’t tell me anything. I know she’s the one behind this. There are few

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

the wall

had history.

their reunion was not a

about her? Are you tempted to win her over again after finding out that things are

way Crystal had acted like a saint carlier

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. I won’t believe Henry’s words. How many men can hold themselves back? Robert, Zachary, and more ended up sleeping with me. I

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 been

perverse and absurd, but he could

her face in frustration and asked, “Robert, what do you really like about

Robert fell silent.

not tell what made him

knew was that the memories of their four-year relationship could

brought sorrow

said

timing is perfect

to see you.”

in the family, Skyler was undoubtedly the most endearing.

a fair-skinned, charming little

Crystal chuckled aloud.

someone gripped her wrist. It was

“Do you need

immediately grumbled, “It’s broad daylight, and you’re making advances on a married woman. Can’t you find a

Joel and fixed his gaze on

he asked, “Crystal, is it possible for us

giving you any indication that I’ll reconsider forgiving you

that, she got into the

the door shut and glared at

slowly driven

still, lost in

well now made him

Crystal would have been his wife, caring for

in reality, there are no

a good mood. At night, when he was socializing with his business

in the

Henry in the restroom. It was clear that the latter was here for business.

lost soul drowning in alcohol, the other remained

suit, exuding an air of charm at the age of thirty-five, firmly in his prime. His personal life was devoid

met in the reflection of

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

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

and straightened his

Sloan, is mocking people your

merely snorted in

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

felt a

into a daze as he lowered his head and

the memories. between Crystal and me remain intact. I find it hard to believe that you

tissue to wipe

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

on his heels and

lingering scent of perfume on him. It seemed

other hand, was puking his guts out at the

Henry arrived home, he found Crystal teaching Skyler how to play the piano. Their lesson was nearing its

positioned nearby with Remi amusing himself inside with

a kiss on his son. He asked casually, “Has he eaten?

Skyler to continue

“Hold him. He’s going to be overweight. The doctor advised us to reduce his food

Henry chuckled aloud.

since he began taking care of the little