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.

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

he was in a

in Melora and Alfred’s relationship as they

refilled Alfred’s cup of coffee. After pondering briefly, he asked, “Uncle Alfred, what are your

he stared at the

Henry was getting at.

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

not say anything more.

the afternoon, but he bade goodbye to them

the reason behind

giving his son one last hug, Alfred stepped out of the house into the snow. When he got

took off his leather gloves and gazed ahead.

and stop halfway

couldn’t help but smile.

employer intended to visit Melora, he playfully teased, “I’m sure she’ll be

laden

“I owe them

wanted to comfort him but decided against it. He sighed

snowing

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 the playback,

was observing her at the

eyes, it was what

her work.

spotted

the people at the studio were also looking at this elegant gentleman.

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

at

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