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.”

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

changed, her

Clementine into oblivion.

and 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 keep an eye on your husband instead? Why are you so concerned about other people’s

you and your

about to retort when someone suddenly

raised her head, she saw that it was Robert.

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

Clementine had not seen him

out of the dessert

to Crystal, “Here comes her handler. I wish Robert would

mean to you. Even if you don’t tell me anything. I know she’s the

crept onto Crystal’s lips, and she slowly finished the rest of her coffee.

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

too, had history.

their reunion was not a happy one.

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?

way Crystal had acted like a saint

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

no longer believed in Henry’s love and talk about their issues, as well as how they only slept together once a month-he

head were perverse and absurd,

on his face, and Clementine registered them all. She rubbed her face in frustration and asked, “Robert, what do you really like about

Robert fell silent.

he could not tell what made him so infatuated with

knew was that the memories of their four-year relationship could never fade away from

regret was what brought

evening, Crystal said

timing is perfect to pick up Skyler now. She will be thrilled.

to see you.”

Skyler was undoubtedly the most

to adore a fair-skinned,

Crystal chuckled aloud.

as she was about to get into the car, someone gripped

him off. “Do you need

you’re making advances on a married woman. Can’t you find a partner of

ignored Joel and fixed his gaze on

as he asked, “Crystal, is it possible for us to get back together?”

don’t recall giving you any indication that I’ll reconsider forgiving you after moving

got into

the door shut

was slowly

stood still, lost

had known 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

have remained together. Crystal would have been his wife, caring for their home and

reality, there are no ifs.

socializing with his business partners, he

the time the clock struck nine in the evening, he

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

a lost soul drowning in alcohol,

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

eyes met in the

extracted a cigarette, leaned against the wall, and lit it up.

place but you tidy yourself up

off the faucet and straightened his shirt in front of

Sloan, is mocking people your only

snorted in

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

felt a heart-wrenching

as he lowered his head and stared

memories, but the memories. between

a piece of tissue to wipe his

one beside Crystal every night

he turned on his heels

no lingering scent of perfume on him. It seemed he intended to

hand, was puking his guts out at the

teaching Skyler how to play the

Remi amusing

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

told Skyler to

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

Henry chuckled aloud.

had gained weight ever since he began taking care of