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

her temper remained the

into

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 having trouble changing your ways despite getting married?”

grew livid. D’mn you and your

was about to retort when someone suddenly grabbed her

she saw that it was

a business suit, and it was clear that he was there for a business meeting. His eyes were filled with mixed emotions as

had not seen him in

out of the dessert shop.

handled Clementine stunned Madison. She whispered to Crystal, “Here comes her handler. I wish Robert would sleep with her so that her husband

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

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

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

too, had

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

like a

her despite not being 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 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.

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

were perverse and absurd, but he could not

registered them all. She rubbed her face in frustration and asked, “Robert, what

Robert fell silent.

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

of their four-year relationship could never fade away from

was what brought sorrow

the evening, Crystal said goodbye

her. “The timing is perfect to pick up Skyler now. She will

to see you.”

the family, Skyler was undoubtedly the

adore a fair-skinned, charming little girl

Crystal chuckled aloud.

car, someone gripped her wrist. It was

shook him off. “Do you need something,

a married woman. Can’t you find a partner of

fixed his

was deep as he asked, “Crystal, is

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

she got into the car.

door shut and

slowly driven

stood still, lost

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 ponder what might have happened if he had changed his course in the past. If he hadn’t sent John to jail, perhaps Crystal would have still trusted and

remained together. Crystal would have been his wife, caring

reality, there are no

was socializing with his business partners, he drank a

struck nine in the evening, he was thoroughly

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

a lost soul drowning

well-fitted suit, exuding 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 with

eyes met in the reflection of the

an audible snort as he extracted a cigarette, leaned against the wall, and lit it up.

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

faucet and straightened his shirt in

mocking people

merely snorted in response.

and said, “Henry, I didn’t

he felt a heart-wrenching

he lowered his head and stared at the cigarette in

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

piece of tissue to wipe his hands.

he replied, “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

on his heels and left.

perfume on him. It seemed he intended to return home. He didn’t

other hand, was puking his guts out at the club.

home, he found Crystal teaching Skyler how to play

was positioned nearby with Remi amusing himself inside with his tiny

down to plant a kiss on his son. He asked casually, “Has he eaten? If he hasn’t, I’ll prepare

to continue

Henry, “Hold him. He’s going to be overweight.

Henry chuckled aloud.

ever since he began taking