Crystal's One Night of Love

Chapter 380 Sweet 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.

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 revealed.

Clementine?” Crystal asked as she sat up.

a little messy. Using her fingers, she began

were talking about something serious,

appeared amused. “They say women become denser during pregnancy. Why did you become smarter, though? I guess my IQ must’ve balanced it out,”

furious. “We’re

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

having braced herself, Crystal felt a chill go down her spine when she heard

guard, killing him

lit up, for their line of thought

their thoughts seemed to align without the need for spoken

speak when

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 caused his death. Otherwise, it’s highly unlikely that an adult man

the

seemed to be

Henry pinched her cheek

told him, “I was thinking if Robert’s accident wasn’t a coincidence.

intensified slightly, but he remained silent.

it and asked, “Why are you staring at me like this?”

you not worried

leaned into his arms.

placed his hand on her belly. It felt warm due to the falling snow outside. Crystal found solace in not having

“I’m pregnant with your child. Why would you get jealous?”

chuckled in

chin on her head and confessed, “When I reminisce about the foolish things I did in the past. I sometimes worry that you might not

a soft

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

didn’t say no.

with Crystal, but he

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

her locked up at home just because of the

He agreed readily.

Ingrid

Ingrid spoke cheerfully. “Sylvester’s face might have been injured, but Mr. Miller hired a foreign doctor to treat him. They say his face can be

Crystal said nothing.

restored to eighty percent, it would still be challenging for him to resume his career as

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

out

opened the door for them, and upon entering, they

mother. His mother appeared worried and continuously wiped away her tears. It was

in Crystal’s ear, “I

knew that well.

have any objections

resolved

for Ingrid to come over and whispered something in her ear.

out with that. No wonder you’re able

merely smiled in response.

she seemed indifferent, Clementine put her

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

son had been injured while trying to save Crystal left

After exchanging pleasantries with her, Crystal approached the bed to talk to Sylvester. It was Sylvester’s first time seeing her since the accident, and

Crystal knew she had to set

and a delicious smell wafted out.

now, so I’ve prepared savory oatmeal for you. The kids really

her warm tone, she subtly

relaxed. “Thank you, Crystal.”

way for her. “Why don’t you feed

the food, she commented, “This oatmeal looks quite tasty. I think if I can cook like this, Sylvester will start

can cook it every day and ask

bit embarrassed and swiftly added that it was too much trouble

She thought it was fine to cook for Sylvester a few times out of gratitude,

Crystal didn’t insist.

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

Crystal left, he said softly, “I didn’t

as sadness washed over

the recipient of affection but unable to reciprocate, particularly when the person

aloud. “I’ll visit you a few

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