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 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

Madison’s weight had changed, her

into

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?

grew livid. D’mn you and your tongue,

her fury, she was about to retort when someone suddenly grabbed her arm.

raised her head, she saw that it was

it was clear that he was there for a business meeting. His eyes were filled with

not seen him

of

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

you don’t tell me anything. I know she’s the one behind this. There are few in this world who have a heart

and she slowly finished the rest of her coffee.

Robert pinned Clementine against the wall and glared at her. Clementine returned the glare with

had history.

was not a happy one.

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

Crystal had acted like a saint

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

no longer believed in Henry’s love and

head were perverse and absurd, but he could not

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

Robert fell silent.

made him so infatuated with Crystal.

their four-year relationship

the regret was what brought sorrow into his

the evening, Crystal said goodbye to Madison.

door for her. “The timing is perfect to

to see you.”

children in the family, Skyler was undoubtedly the

impossible not to adore a fair-skinned, charming little

Crystal chuckled aloud.

the car, someone gripped her wrist. It was none

shook him off. “Do you need something, Mr.

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

fixed

he asked, “Crystal, is

a faint smile and responded calmly, “Robert, I don’t recall giving you any indication that I’ll reconsider forgiving you

got into the

shut and

was slowly driven away.

still, lost

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

been his wife, caring for

in reality, there

a good mood. At night, when he was socializing with his business partners, he drank a lot of liquor.

the time the clock struck nine in the evening, he

his surprise, he bumped into Henry in the restroom. It was clear that the latter

was a lost soul drowning in alcohol, the

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

the reflection of the

snort as he extracted a

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

straightened his shirt in front of the mirror.

people your only skill

snorted in

smoke, and said, “Henry, I didn’t lose to you. I lost to the younger version

felt

his head and stared at

he broke the silence. “You may have lost some of your memories, but the memories. between Crystal and me remain intact. I find it hard to believe that you don’t mind

tissue

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

turned on

scent of perfume on him. It seemed he

other hand, was puking his guts out

he found Crystal teaching Skyler how to play the piano. Their

cradle was positioned nearby with Remi amusing himself inside with his

He asked casually, “Has he eaten?

to continue practicing herself.

him. He’s going to be overweight. The doctor advised us to reduce

Henry chuckled aloud.

weight ever since