Crystal's One Night of Love

The lights in the study weren’t switched on, with the computer screen being the sole source of illumination. The faint glow from the computer screen cast a dim light on Henry’s face.

He pulled out a cigarette and lit it up, staring at the screen quietly.

He had been plagued by anxiety recently, but after figuring out a solution, he was in a different mood.

He could not bear to part with the twenty-year-old Crystal. It wasn’t because he had a preference for younger women, but rather because he was deeply in love with her. Even if it was only a dream, the idea c leaving her behind in that dream saddened him.

After smoking two cigarettes, Henry was about to return to the bedroom when Crystal showed up.

She was wearing his shirt. She rubbed her eyes as she asked groggily, “Where’s Madison?”

“Charles picked her up just now,” Henry replied, waving for her to join him in the study.

Crystal felt shy, but she had developed feelings for him, and he always managed to stop himself before losing control. She trusted him and willingly sat on his lap.

Lying in his arms, she asked softly. “Why would Charles pick her up?”

Henry brushed a hand through her brown hair that had laid on his pillow many times.

He smiled and said, “That’s because Charles is her future husband.”

Future husband?

Playing with the buttons of his pajamas, Crystal asked, “How do you know what will happen in the future?” Henry caught her hand.

Looking up, Crystal realized he was staring at her, his gaze dark with desire.

Her cheeks turned pink.

She tried to retract her hand, but he wouldn’t let go of her.

Crystal rested her head on his shoulder and enveloped her arms around his neck. “Henry, why do I get the feeling that you will leave as suddenly as you appeared?”

Upon hearing this, Henry felt profoundly saddened.

It led him to contemplate the possibility of bringing back the twenty-year-old Crystal so that he could have both Crystals together-one mature and the other young and innocent.

Henry knew that he should cease dwelling on such thoughts. He lowered his head and gently planted a kiss on her forehead. “We’ll always be together. Trust me, Crystal.”

Crystal looked up, and a stray beam of sunlight shone through the window, illuminating her youthful face.

Her complexion was fair, and her eyebrows were beautifully shaped. Her brown hair cascaded down her shoulders, and she was in such good shape.

At that moment, she was looking at him innocently.

Her voice trembled as she replied, “I trust you.”

For the twenty-year-old Crystal, this relationship had appeared unexpectedly, much like an afternoon storm.

She had attempted to resist his charms, but the moment she stepped into his condominium unit, it felt strangely familiar, and she surrendered to her feelings. She couldn’t shake the belief that destiny had guided her to Henry’s side. Otherwise, he would’ve bumped into someone else on campus the other day.

Crystal had always been steadfast in following her heart.

She longed to be with Henry and disregarded the disparity in their social statuses or whether his would approve of their relationship.

Just like that, she agreed to date him without thinking much.

Her expression conveyed a sense of vulnerability and helplessness.

Henry had the urge to swallow her whole and bring her back to reality. parents

He remained composed and simply embraced her, sharing his intentions. He spoke of plans like opening a music center for her, strategically located in the heart of Barnwood, after her graduation. He also expressed his desire to marry her when she turned twenty-four and start a family together.

Henry spoke at length, and as he glanced down, he noticed a glistening tear at the corner of her eye. She had drifted off to sleep.

How silly! Why did she cry?

Henry kissed her lips gently before carrying her back to the bedroom.

It was only a week until the anniversary celebration.

Henry took great care to ensure Crystal’s safety and well-being. He went so far as to visit John and request that the latter allow Crystal to stay with him temporarily so he could personally drive her to and fro campus.

John disagreed, but Henry persisted and spent a night at the Winters residence, engaging in a game of chess with him.

When dawn broke, John finally relented.

Following that, Anna assisted Crystal in packing her belongings and handed them over to Henry.

stairs with her luggage.

the car, clearly displeased.

into the driver’s seat. As he fastened his seatbelt, he asked in a casual tone, “Don’t you want to live with

slightly uneasy.

it seems like you’re trying to control everything. Everything is moving too fast!” She frowned.

turned dark.

given his handsome appearance, but she felt it was important

future, but none of us can predict what it holds. What if someday you grow tired of me or meet someone else you prefer and ask me to leave? I won’t be able to take that,” she continued,

really liked

a document from the

discovered a

well as the piano had been

her, amounting to over

her lip and protested softly, “I never wanted

guess that she was caught by surprise.

against hers. “My body may

felt both embarrassed

he suddenly mention this? He really has no

took her hand, urging her to sign the

at

said, “You said I can predict the future, right? Is

words made

contract in advance at twenty years old and gave her entire

was both a new

the

night, they lay in bed, kissing and fondling each other. Crystal was inexperienced,

went to the bathroom and washed her hands for a long time.

the bathroom, Henry was

her surprise. “You’re heading out at this hour?”

have some matters to attend to, so I need to go out. Go to bed. If you’re

I don’t want

looked at her with a hint of

admit that

I’m not doing

Henry drove to someplace alone.

a theater

door was wide open when Henry arrived.

he switched

bright as

desolate, and his footsteps echoed with a creaking sound

and settled into the familiar seat. This was where he had witnessed Crystal being

in a

and clasped

steely determination and a touch of ruthlessness. He remained seated there from nightfall

the dean of the Department of Music, Clifford Livingstone.

perked up and jolted upright in bed. “Oh, Henry, it’s you,” he

is

is hosting an anniversary celebration next

Clifford hesitated.

to sponsor twenty million for

just a performance, isn’t it? Money won’: affect

“She’ll play the piano. I’ll arrange for someone to design the stage.”

agreed without

along with Henry’s wishes, even if it meant plastering Crystal’s name all over the hall. It wasn’t just about the twenty million

ended the call.

hall silently, and the morning sun cast a long

thought Crystal would be upset. She had a bad temper.

the delightful aroma of

apron, Crystal was busy cooking in

a loving wife.

her from behind and murmured, “Why didn’t you call me when I didn’t come back? It’s not wise to let men have their way. Crystal, the first lesson in becoming Mrs. Miller is

“I’ve never heard of anyone asking to be kept on a leash!”

and

concerns weighing on his

inexperienced, but she hugged him back and reciprocated his kisses. A long while later, he was finally satiated. “I’ll

take the bus or the

he patted her butt. “Do you

to admit to it, but she didn’t deny it

to the bathroom to shave. He wanted

glance at his reflection in the mirror, noting that he still looked as handsome

his hands paused