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.”

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

Madison’s weight had changed, her temper

Clementine into oblivion.

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 business? Are you having trouble changing your ways despite getting

you

fury, she was about to retort

her head, she saw that it was

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

seen him

of the

to Crystal, “Here comes her handler. I wish Robert would sleep with her so that her

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 have a

crept onto Crystal’s lips, and she slowly

against the wall and glared at her. Clementine returned the

too, had history.

not a

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 carlier irked her.

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

of Clementine, 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 their issues, as well as how they only

thoughts in his head were perverse and absurd,

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

Robert fell silent.

he could not tell what made him so infatuated

memories of their four-year relationship could

brought sorrow

evening, Crystal said goodbye to Madison.

opened the car door for her. “The timing is perfect to pick up Skyler now. She will be thrilled.

to see you.”

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

not to adore a

Crystal chuckled aloud.

into the car, someone gripped her wrist. It

him off. “Do you need

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

and fixed

he asked, “Crystal, is it possible for us to get

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

got into the car.

door shut and glared at Robert.

slowly

still, lost in

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

together. Crystal would have been his wife,

in reality, there are no ifs.

At night, when he was socializing with his business partners, he drank a lot

nine in the evening, he was thoroughly inebriated.

It was clear that the

a lost soul drowning in

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.

eyes met in the reflection of the mirror.

he extracted a cigarette, leaned against the

deep drag, he turned to Henry. “You’re at such a place but you tidy yourself

the faucet and straightened his

Sloan, is mocking people your only skill

snorted in response.

and said, “Henry, I didn’t lose to you. I

spoke, he felt a heart-wrenching pain.

into a daze as he lowered his head and stared at the

the memories.

a piece of tissue to wipe his

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

he turned on his heels and

lingering scent of perfume on

was puking his guts out at the

Henry arrived home, he found Crystal teaching Skyler how to play the piano.

amusing himself inside with his tiny

and bent down to plant a kiss on his son. He asked casually, “Has he

told Skyler to continue practicing

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

Henry chuckled aloud.

ever since he began