Crystal's One Night of Love

Chapter 378 I Owe Them Too Much 1 

As Alfred had posed the question, Henry didn’t lie to him.

He flashed a calm smile.

Alfred felt a bit jealous, but he took a sip of coffee to conceal his feelings.

Henry flipped through a magazine as he commented, “Uncle Alfred, you could do the same if you’re willing to prioritize Melora over everything else. The project is nearing its conclusion, and there shouldn’t be any unexpected developments.”

Alfred accepted the advice.

Berthold bounded down the stairs, and upon seeing Alfred still present, he blushed and nestled into Alfred’s arms, addressing him as “Daddy.”

Alfred patted the little boy’s head.

Berthold gazed at him eagerly. “When the snow gets heavy, can you build a snowman with me?”

Alfred said nothing.

He placed his son on his lap and retrieved a piece of candy from his pocket, handing it over to Berthold with a warm smile.

Berthold placed the candy in his mouth and continued gazing at him eagerly.

Alfred wanted to stay and keep his son company, but he had to leave. His work at the base still awaited. him.

He hesitated.

Sensing his hesitation, Henry picked Berthold up and gave the little boy a pat. “Go upstairs and play with Christopher. I need to talk to your daddy.”

At once, disappointment crept up Berthold’s face.

However, he still obediently went upstairs.

Inwardly, Alfred felt awful.

couldn’t spend much time with him. He felt like an irresponsible

his expression, Henry knew that he was

Melora and Alfred’s relationship as

cup of coffee. After pondering briefly, he asked,

as he stared

Henry was getting at.

a low voice, he said, “The Lodge family has a few businesses that the younger generation isn’t managing effectively.

say anything more.

in the afternoon, but he bade

the reason behind his actions.

into the snow. When he got into the car, Leslie asked, “It isn’t

took off his leather gloves

and stop halfway so I can get some hot chocolate.”

help

visit Melora, he playfully teased, “I’m sure she’ll be absolutely

was laden with

later, he mumbled, “I owe them too

comfort him but decided against

was snowing

studio wasn’t heated. Melora was shooting a shampoo ad in a summer dress. After a scene had wrapped, her assistant

edged closer to the camera to review

observing her at the

to him that while her job might not be important in his eyes, it was

her work.

spotted him.

rest of the people at the studio were also looking at this elegant

recognized Alfred, and instead of greeting him, he turned to

at

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