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.”

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

her temper remained the same.

Clementine into

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

you and your

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

she raised her head, she saw

for a business meeting. His eyes were filled with mixed emotions as he

had not seen him in a

her out of the dessert shop.

stunned Madison. She whispered to Crystal, “Here comes her handler. I wish Robert would sleep with her so that her husband would catch her red-handed cheating on him!”

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 in this world who

lips, and she slowly

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

too, had history.

not a happy

Clementine 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 win her over even if Henry can’t have

like a saint

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

heard Crystal say that she no longer believed in Henry’s love and talk about their issues, as well as how they

head were perverse and absurd, but he could not

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

Robert fell silent.

he could not tell what made him so infatuated with Crystal.

memories of their four-year relationship could never fade away from his

brought sorrow

the evening, Crystal said goodbye to

“The timing is

to see you.”

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

to adore a fair-skinned, charming little girl like her.

Crystal chuckled aloud.

get into the car, someone gripped her

him off. “Do you need something,

you’re making advances on a married woman.

Joel and fixed his gaze on Crystal.

is it possible for us to get back together?”

responded calmly, “Robert, I don’t recall giving you

got

shut and glared

car was slowly driven away.

stood still, lost

filled him with regret. Learning that she wasn’t doing well now made him ponder what might have happened if he had changed his course in the past. If he

Crystal would have been his wife, caring

in reality, there are

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

clock struck nine in the evening,

restroom. It was clear

a lost soul drowning in alcohol, the other

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.

the

audible snort as he extracted a cigarette,

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

turned off the faucet and straightened his shirt in

Sloan, is mocking people your only skill

merely snorted in response.

smoke, and said, “Henry, I didn’t

he felt a heart-wrenching

lowered his head

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

of tissue to

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

that, he turned on

concluded the business discussion, there was no lingering scent of perfume on him. It seemed he intended to return home.

hand, was puking his guts out at the

to play

amusing himself

approached 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 for him.”

Skyler to continue practicing

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

Henry chuckled aloud.

that Remi had gained weight ever since