Crystal’s One Night of Love
Chapter 264

Chapter 264 We Have Another Child

Holding her chest, Crystal retched a few times.

Henry had just finished preparing the milk and was walking over when he heard the sounds. With an anxious expression, he asked, "Are you all right?"

Crystal's face had lost all color.

Despite knowing what was going on, she gently shook her head. "It's nothing. It's probably just indigestion."

After helping her to sit, Henry kneeled down and gently patted her. While doing so, he suggested softly, "Next time, just leave the housework to the housekeeper. If you don't want. to, I'll help you with whatever you need."

At that moment, he was ready to share her burdens.

His words warmed Crystal's heart as she stared at his handsome features. Henry is a really good husband once he has settled down.

Crystal stroked his face tenderly and said, "Weren't you looking forward to having another child? Henry... Perhaps Skyler might have a younger brother or sister next year."

The news stunned Henry.

Crystal then held his hand and placed it on her tummy. "Are you dumbfounded by the joy?"

Considering how often we make love, my getting pregnant shouldn't come as a surprise, should it?

Upon regaining his senses shortly, Henry ran his fingers across her abdomen. Although it was clear he wouldn't get a response at such an early stage, he still wanted to feel the child's presence with his own hand.

Thereafter, he leaned closer to her on one knee.

Any woman would feel their heart melt when the man they loved showed them intimacy, and Crystal was no exception. Henry might not have said a word, but his delight couldn't be more obvious to her. "Henry, take the spaghetti out of the water before it turns to mush."

Nevertheless, Henry still felt reluctant to do so.

Crystal ran her delicate fingers across his face. "If I'm really pregnant, you have to remember not to neglect Skyler."

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Henry couldn't help but laugh as he replied, "Of course I won't. I'll take good care of all three of you!" With that, he carried Crystal up in his arms and placed her on the living room

couch.

After that, he continued to stare intently at her stomach, eliciting a gentle pat on his hand. from Crystal.

"Go and fish the spaghetti out. Also, remember to warm Skyler's milk."

Henry leaned closer to give her a kiss. "Thank you, Crystal!"

Just as he was done in the kitchen, Melora arrived.

When Henry-shaking the milk bottle in hand-saw that she was in tears, he inquired, "Were you bullied by that old fogey again?" Upset by the inappropriate comment, Crystal urged him, "It's Skyler's bedtime soon. You had better bring the milk to her quickly."

Henry's gaze darkened as he could tell what she was trying to do.

Instead of saying another word, he headed upstairs to check on his daughter.

After ranting about what happened, Melora subconsciously sat down and ate the plate of spaghetti, slurping it and sniffling at the same time.

The dim yellow light accentuated her porcelain white complexion and the tiny beads of sweat on her nose.

Crystal could understand why Alfred couldn't let

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Someone of his stature lived in a dog-eat-dog world. Only with Melora by his side could he feel a sense of calm.

"Don't eat so fast!"

Although Crystal was younger than Melora by two tears, the latter was like a child to her.

Meanwhile, Melora had finished the spaghetti in a single breath.

She relied on Crystal a lot emotionally. Hence, she couldn't resist coining to see the latter even though Crystal and Alfred were from the same family.

After tucking Skyler in, Henry came down and found his sister sprawled on top of Crystal's lap. He walked over and rapped his knuckles on her head. "Don't lie on top of Crystal!" Crystal commented, "It's all right."

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However, the grim look in Henry's eyes prevented her from protesting further.

After pulling Melora back up, he sat opposite her with a milk bottle in hand. Wearing a stern expression, he said, "If you can't let go, you should compromise. If you refuse to do that, you should go along with Mom and Dad's wishes to date someone they introduce to you."

When Melora hung her head in silence, Henry continued, "What's wrong with dating someone else? Are you worried that he'd mind and no longer want you?”

"No!" Melora denied at once.

"You had better not! Otherwise, I would be disappointed in you!" Henry let out a snort before walking off to the kitchen to wash the milk bottle.

Once he had meticulously cleaned it, he put it into the disinfection cabinet, a sight that caused Melora to gape in disbelief.

That night, Crystal tossed and turned in bed.

Henry subsequently turned to his side and asked softly, "Can't sleep?"

"Mmm-hmm."

Cognizant that she was worried about Melora, he lamented, "Crystal, you should stop indulging her. She's a fully grown adult who should learn how to deal with her own problems instead of letting the two of us decide for her. How is she going to mature if you keep spoiling her?"

Crystal felt that Henry had a point.

Hence, she nuzzled into his warm embrace and suggested, "Go with me to the hospital tomorrow. I'll feel better after the examination."

Henry lowered his head to give her a peck.

He had already instructed Jamie to clear his schedule so that he could accompany her there.

Early in the morning, both of them were going to send Skyler to the kindergarten first.

When Henry attentively helped Crystal get into the car, Skyler, who was seated in the children's seat, widened her eyes in surprise.

With her eyes falling upon Crystal's stomach when the latter sat down, she asked, "Mommy, are you carrying a baby?"

The question visibly stunned Crystal.

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After Henry buckled Skyler in, he defended himself with a smile, "I didn't tell her. She was smart enough to figure it out by herself!"

As a father, Henry couldn't help but beam with pride.

With no reason to hide the matter, Crystal gave Skyler a peck and replied, "We'll know after the examination."

Skyler didn't feel jealous at all, for she liked the idea of having a younger sibling.

With more toys at home, she could invite Christopher over to play.

After dropping Skyler off, Henry took Crystal to the hospital where Jamie had already made arrangements with the doctor.

The results were out in no time.

It showed that Crystal was five weeks into her pregnancy.

Sitting on a bench in the hospital corridor, Crystal stared at the black-and-white ultrasound. scan in her hands for a long time.

Henry, who was standing beside her, called David at once. Upon hearing the latter's response, he answered softly, "Mmm-hmm. I'll bring her back in a while."

Once the call ended, Henry looked down at her, while she reciprocated by gazing back up.

He then exclaimed in a raspy voice, "Crystal, we're going to have another child!"

The fuzzy feeling in his heart filled him with the urge to hug her. He let her rest her head against his abdomen as he gently stroked her long brown hair. Never had he realized that he wanted a child this much. After a long hug, he ran his fingers tenderly across her face. "Crystal, let's get married, okay?"

Despite humming in response, she responded in a choked voice, "But Henry, you have yet to propose... Neither have you prepared a ring!"

Henry's heart had melted by then. "Aren't two children better than a ring as collateral?"

Crystal simply pounded his chest in reply.

At that moment, they couldn't help but remember the ring from their first marriage. Henry had buried it at the Miller residence to commemorate their love in the

past.

Henry whispered, "Crystal, when I let you go back then, I had lost every bit of confidence."

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During that time, there were just too many uncertainties.

He didn't know if Skyler would survive or if Crystal would forget him.

Henry couldn't resist hugging her at that moment. Despite not being a sentimental person, he was still grateful to everyone who returned Crystal to his side.

An hour later, he brought Crystal back to the Miller residence.

A joyous atmosphere filled the house as everyone had heard the news.

David, who was smoking leisurely, stubbed out his cigarette at the sight of Crystal before getting to his feet to welcome them. "Your mom has grown more superstitious as she gets. older and has been praying every day. That said, all her praying did result in a miracle in the form of your child."

He rubbed his hands while staring at Crystal's stomach.

Meanwhile, Henry helped Crystal to her seat as he explained, "This is only the fifth week, so it's still early."

David personally poured Crystal a glass of water and inquired how she felt.

In the middle of it, Henry beamed at Crystal and exclaimed, "There's so much attention. showered on this child of ours. Never have I experienced such treatment while growing up!"

David refuted Henry at once, "I'm worried about Crystal, not the child!"

Thereafter, a serious expression descended upon his face. "I'm sure another child would help with Skyler's condition."

The topic was a weighty one for the family.

After taking a sip of coffee, Henry flatly remarked, "Skyler has improved a lot recently. With Crystal by her side every day, she no longer has time to let her imagination run wild."

The words elicited a nod of relief from David.

While they were chatting, Julia emerged from the prayer room with a joyous look on her face.

David said to his wife, "We should hold the wedding as soon as possible. I have always rued the opportunity we missed the last time due to their conflict. Now that Crystal is pregnant... You should spend more time convincing Melora to take a leaf out of Crystal's page."

Julia naturally agreed, as she had always been fond of Crystal and wanted to see the latter walk down the aisle in a beautiful wedding gown with Henry

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Now that half of David's dream had come true, he began to joke. "By the way, the abbot you previously consulted is pretty good. He correctly predicted Henry's other half to be a Virgo. Why don't you bring the children and Melora to visit him so that he can tell their fortunes?"

That was exactly what Julia had in mind.

Now that the wish she made the last time had come true, she intended to repay her debt of gratitude.

Since it was the peak of autumn, the wonderful weather was the perfect opportunity to do so.

After picking out an auspicious day, Julia headed to the monastery with the younger members of the family. The abbot there was named George Minsky. Under normal circumstances, meeting him wasn't easy, but Julia's stature was different due to her being at major donor to the monastery.

Inside a chapel, Julia prayed a little to give thanks before George invited her group to have a

seat.

Thereafter, he personally served his guests coffee with a crisp fragrance.

Julia exchange pleasantries with him before shifting the topic of the conversation to Melora.

Despite being a man of religion, George was wise to the ways of the world.

After asking for Melora's birthday, George stroke his white beard and remarked, "Her other half is a Leo!"

A Leo?

Julia immediately thought of the university lecturer recently. When she recalled that he wasn't a Leo, disappointment swelled within her.

At that moment, Crystal blurted softly, "Uncle Alfred is a Leo!"

When Julia was rendered speechless, George chuckled out loud. "No one can be separated from their destined significant other."

While Crystal was speaking, George observed her and was soon shocked by what he saw When he shifted his attention to the tall and dashing man beside her, he could sense the oppressive aura that had gathered through the years within Henry.

With his face turning pale from shock, George pointed at Henry, "You have bred too much resentment in your early life. I'm afraid you might end up being alone."

The words atunned the Miller famdy

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Julia's face was filled with distress, while Crystal's expression changed minutely.

Henry could feel a lump in his throat as he tried to suppress his emotions.

Only then did he reply, "I believe our fate is in our own hands!"

George clasped his hands together. "Your strong character will inadvertently bring harm to those around you. Only after you have overcome your trials can you replace true happiness.”

All of a sudden, he grabbed Crystal's hand and wrote a word on it-Protect.

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