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.

but as his father, Alfred couldn’t spend much time with him. He felt like an irresponsible parent for not being able to agree to play in the snow with

his expression, Henry knew that he

couldn’t interfere in Melora and Alfred’s relationship as they both had feelings for each

coffee. After pondering briefly, he asked, “Uncle Alfred, what are your plans after this project comes to an

cup as he stared at the

what Henry was

Lodge family has a few businesses that the younger generation

did not say anything more.

the afternoon, but he bade goodbye

knew the reason behind

his son one last hug, Alfred stepped out of the house into the snow. When he got into the car, Leslie asked, “It isn’t time yet. Why are

took off his leather gloves and gazed

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

help but smile.

teased, “I’m sure she’ll be

heart was laden with emotion.

“I owe them too much.”

him but decided against it.

was snowing and

shampoo ad in a summer dress. After a scene had wrapped, her assistant quickly draped a

shivering from the cold, she edged closer to the camera to review the

was observing her at the

her job might not be important in his eyes, it was what allowed her to survive.

her work.

spotted him.

of the people at the studio were

and instead of greeting him, he turned to Melora and whispered, “Is he

gazed at Alfred.

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