Crystal's One Night of Love

It was late at night, and the mansion was silent.

Henry unbuttoned his clothes as he slowly walked up the stairs. The housekeepers were already asleep and only left one light switched on.

In the bedroom on the east side of the second floor, he gently pushed the door open and was greeted by a warm and inviting glow.

Crystal wasn’t asleep yet. Clad in thick pajamas, she was reading a script on the couch.

Henry gently closed the door.

“Are the kids asleep? Did they drink something warm before going to bed?”

Crystal put her script away and raised her head to look at him.

Henry approached her, intending to give her a kiss, but thought better of it. “Let me take a shower first,” he said in a low voice.

Crystal wanted to get up to prepare supper for him, but he stopped her from doing so.

“Stay here. I’ll cook some spaghetti myself later.”

With that, he went to take a shower..

After taking a shower, he sensed that the somber scent he had picked up from the rented house had dissipated somewhat. Feeling improved, he joined Crystal and settled beside her, sharing a tender embrace for a brief while.

As he had taken a shower, he was clad in trousers and a clean shirt.

Crystal knew him well enough. He would tense up whenever his thoughts were occupied.

She leaned on his shoulders and asked, “What happened?”

“It’s nothing,” Henry responded as he touched her cheek gently.

Henry proceeded downstairs to prepare some spaghetti and brought a plate back upstairs for Crystal. However, she wasn’t particularly hungry as she had indulged in some nutritious broth earlier and was also conscious of maintaining her figure. Despite her pregnancy, she couldn’t eat as freely as she wished.

Henry knew her well.

He felt better as he ate the plate of spaghetti beside her.

Crystal kept him company, observing his face under the lights. He would turn thirty-six after the New Year. Despite his age, he only bore a few wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, adding a touch of maturity to his appearance.

Crystal reached out to touch the corner of his eyes gently.

Henry paused briefly before he resumed eating his spaghetti. “Do you want to do it again? We just did it once in the evening

As he spoke, he caressed her bulging belly.

Crystal’s face burned, and her heart pounded wildly.

Though she initially intended to push him away, when her hand met his warm palm, she found herself unable to carry out her plan. Softly, she uttered, “Please, stop.”

Henry chuckled before finishing his spaghetti.

He cleared the mess before bringing Crystal to the couch, allowing her to lean against him while he gently combed her hair with his fingers.

It was a pleasant and comforting moment for both of them, and Crystal felt at ease.

Leaning against his shoulder, she whispered, “Henry, you’ve changed a lot!”

“In what way?”

“For example, you wouldn’t have eaten spaghetti here at the coffee table. You used to be pretty particular.”

Henry patted her cheek and flashed an affectionate smile.

Crystal buried her face in his chest, and after a prolonged silence, she mumbled, “Can you tell me now what happened?”

Henry hadn’t initially intended to divulge details about the dark events, but he knew they were connected, to her.

decided to be honest with her. “Crystal, I have a suspicion that the incident) with the chandelier falling from the ceiling was not a coincidence. It appears someone had orchestrated it he

Clementine?” Crystal asked as she sat

hair was a little messy. Using her fingers, she began to comb her hair in an alluring manner.

something serious, but Henry spaced

you become smarter, though? I guess my IQ must’ve balanced it out,” he quipped,

embarrassed and furious. “We’re talking

said, “I think Clementine bribed the technician, but that person died this evening. He was killed in the

a chill go down her spine when she

if the man weren’t on his guard, killing him

lit up, for their line

their thoughts seemed to align without the need

speak when Henry’s phone

glanced at the screen and realized it was the private investigator. Without hesitation, he answered the call in Crystal’s presence. The private investigator immediately reported in a low voice, “The prosecutor has updates. They discovered a drug in that man’s stomach, which could’ve

the

at Crystal, who seemed to be

your thoughts!” Henry

him and told him, “I was thinking if Robert’s accident wasn’t a coincidence. Could Clementine have orchestrated that as well?”

but he remained

asked, “Why are you

Henry chuckled softly. “Are you not worried

into his

her belly. It felt warm due to the falling snow outside. Crystal found solace in not having to worry about anything

your child. Why would

merely chuckled in response.

confessed, “When I reminisce about the foolish things I did in the past. I sometimes worry that you might

a soft

today to inform me that Sylvester is going in for his second surgery. I’d like to visit him,

say no.

love with Crystal, but he had

there, but she said gently, “It’s not necessary. I know you’re busy. Edith can

an adult, so Henry couldn’t keep her locked up

He agreed readily.

Ingrid to visit Sylvester together.

better spirits, Ingrid spoke cheerfully. “Sylvester’s face might have been injured, but Mr. Miller hired a foreign doctor to treat

Crystal said nothing.

potentially be restored to eighty percent, it would still be challenging for

pat and said, “His dream wasn’t actually to become an actor.”

forced out a smile..

entering, they immediately spotted Clementine in the ward.

mother. His mother appeared worried and continuously wiped away her tears. It was clear that both women

in Crystal’s ear, “I think she has an

knew

to unsettle her. Crystal didn’t have any objections to Clementine contacting the Sloan family, but she considered Clementine to be a risky individual.

downward and resolved to

over and whispered something in

can’t believe you came out with that. No wonder you’re able to

smiled in

seemed indifferent, Clementine put her guard

Sylvester’s mother is foolish enough to tell me about their family’s private affairs.

but the fact that her son had been injured while trying to save Crystal left her feeling

seeing her since the accident, and he had mixed emotions. He was glad that she was there, but he also harbored resentment toward her for taking so long to visit

he was in love with her, Crystal knew she had to set

lunch box, and a delicious smell wafted out.

need fruits and supplements right now, so I’ve prepared savory oatmeal for you. The

her warm tone, she subtly

Chelsea’s expression relaxed. “Thank you, Crystal.”

“Why don’t you feed him.

concerned Chelsea. She approached him and started feeding him. While he savored the food, she commented, “This oatmeal looks quite tasty. I think if I can cook like this, Sylvester will

and ask my driver to deliver it

added that it

all, Crystal was still pregnant, and Chelsea knew that Crystal came from a well-off family. She thought it was fine to cook for Sylvester a few times out of gratitude, but she didn’t want Crystal

Crystal didn’t insist.

eyes visible. He appeared more subdued than his usual self and didn’t seem inclined to engage in

he said softly, “I

beside the door as sadness washed over

reciprocate, particularly when the person in question was a young man like Sylvester, Robert’s nephew.

the end, she sighed aloud. “I’ll