Crystal’s One Night of Love
Chapter 345

Chapter 345 Did You Feel Good Yesterday

Inside was a diamond ring.

It was flawless and looked to be around twelve carats.

Melora froze in shock and her eyes slowly welled up with tears.

When her relationship with Alfred had been well all those years ago, she had always imagined him proposing to her. She used to curl up in his embrace and fantasize about him pulling out a diamond ring At that time, the future had seemed bright for them.

Sadly, even though their child was now old enough to walk, the ring was still tucked away in Alfred's pocket.

She didn't know who to feel more sorry for-herself or Alfred.

Berthold cuddled up to his mother and asked quietly. "Why are you crying, Mommy?"

Melora shook her head in response.

Crystal stroked Berthold's small head and carried him in her arms. In a low voice, she said, "Melora. I've never asked, but Uncle Alfred has been bringing you up these past few years. I have a feeling he prepared -this for you."

She didn't try to defend him in any way,

After all, Melora had wasted four years of her youth on their relationship.

A woman's youth only lasted so long.

Crystal left with Berthold. Melora still had an appointment to rush to, but she was in a horrible condition. The memories of the day he abandoned her came flooding back and she couldn't stop sobbing in the car. She felt more helpless than ever.

Alfred's blazer was still draped over her legs.

She knew he still wanted to keep her right by his side.

That old man has almost betrayed our relationship for his so-called career. How dare he wave around a ring in my face like that?

Melora wept like a little girl.

Her phone rang and the assistant saw that it was a call from Alfred.

She had naturally heard some of what had happened between them since she had been working for Melora for a long time. Gently, she said, "It's from Mr. Lodge."

"I'm not picking up."

Her assistant hesitated for a second and picked up anyway.

Alfred didn't know he was speaking to her assistant instead of Melora. He said softly, "Melora, have you seen the ring in the pocket of my blazer? Help me watch over it, okay? I need to propose with it later."

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The assistant felt her scalp prickle with unease.

She gulped and said. "Miss Miller is crying."

Alfred fell silent for a few moments before he replied, "Put her on the phone. I'll come over if she doesn't pick up."

Melora heard him and took the phone from her assistant. "What the hell are you up to, Alfred? You left me behind all those years ago! You just assumed that I couldn't wait for you because you thought I was young and immature. What makes you think I'm going to wait for you after all these years?"

After she yelled at him, she felt a surge of emotions well up inside her again and hung up the phone. Her assistant put her phone away. She was in shock from what she had just heard over the call. Does that mean that Miss Miller and Mr. Lodge have gotten to the point where they have discussed marriage? On the other end of the call, Alfred, seated in the backseat of the car, gently stroked his phone.

He had passed her the blazer on purpose. He had meant for her to see the ring. After all, he was a rather scheming person.

After so many years, she has finally grown up. But that's not enough. Otherwise, she won't be crying so hard.

Leslie had heard their conversation as well. He turned around to look at Alfred from the front seat. "Go back and cheer her up. She's a child, after all. She needs to be coddled."

Alfred smiled faintly. "If she hears you calling her a child, she'll throw another tantrum."

His little girl was already over thirty years old.

Crystal arrived home with Berthold.

Henry left work early and picked up Skyler before going home. When he saw Berthold, he leaned down and patted him on the head.

Crystal was preparing food in the kitchen.

He walked in and hugged her from behind. "Are Melora and Uncle Alfred quarreling again?"

Crystal stopped what she was doing and looked down at his hands.

She bit her lip and said, "Don't do that with the kids around, Henry. They might walk in at any second."

Henry nibbled the back of her neck. "Skyler's seen us plenty of times."

"We still have to be careful."

Henry no longer argued with her. Instead, he caressed her slim waist.

She made sure to work out every day, so her waist was still firm and tight.

"Did you feel good yesterday?"

Crystal's face burned.

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There was nothing to say about whatever had happened while the two of them were drunk.

Henry continued to stick to her closely. He had probably reached his limit after holding back for so long. Now that they had slept together once yesterday, he was looking for another chance to sleep together. However, he was still considerate and changed the topic once she started to seem uncomfortable.

"I heard Charles say yesterday that you're planning to film a movie. Is that true?"

There had been rumors of Clementine joining the film industry. He couldn't help but wonder if Crystal had done so on purpose.

Crystal hummed in response.

In a low voice, she said, "I want to make a movie about theater. I wanted Ingrid to be the lead actress, but she had something going on with Uncle Alfred for a while back then. But Melora was surprisingly supportive of the idea."

Henry knew who Ingrid was since his own mother was a fan of hers. He had accompanied his mother to quite a few of her shows.

She was a very famous celebrity, so Alfred's involvement with her did not come as a surprise.

He chuckled as he rested his chin on Crystal's shoulder and muttered, "That's because she's married and has kids. If she was still single, I don't think Melora would be very happy about her being close with Uncle Alfred."

Ingrid had ended up marrying the young man she had met at the gala that year.

None of them had expected the two of them to hit it off so well and actually end up getting married,

Crystal felt some regret in her heart, but she didn't say anything.

Henry sensed the sudden dip in her mood.

He wrapped his arms around her a little more tightly as he said in a gentle whisper, "We have a whole life. together ahead of us. I'll be there with you every step of the way."

Crystal smiled and turned around to kiss him..

Back then, he would not have minded shutting the door and placing her on the counter. He would have kissed her hungrily and made her cry. However, he could tell that Crystal didn't want that. Her kiss was more of a reward than anything. Perhaps she pitied him.

Night fell, and he was in his study thinking about Crystal's reunion with Robert. Would she replace their life. as a couple too bland and boring?

After all, she no longer showed any fervent passion for him.

They had managed to have some fun after two bottles of wine, but that was pitiable to think about now.

Crystal was sick and he had no cure for her.

However, even if neither of them were truly happy in their marriage, he wasn't willing to let go. She probably wouldn't leave either for the children's sake.

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Henry started trying to win her heart again.

He began to do everything he could to make her happy. He was terrified that she would replace even the slightest fault within him..

He rarely went out for gatherings and started to take over watching the kids once he got home from work.

He only kept half of his shares in the law firm and had hired a professional team to watch over Secas Corporation so that Crystal had all the time she needed to herself.

Their marriage seemed perfect.

The news of Crystal going to see a psychiatrist slowly faded from people's minds. Whenever their community brought up the two of them, it was only to talk about their perfect marriage.

However, only Henry knew that even one night of passionate lovemaking between them only happened after Crystal was tipsy.

After a while, he started to give up.

He began to work at home. After he tucked the kids in, he would return to the seemingly endless piles of work.

He would spend hours in his study and only go to bed after midnight.

By then, Crystal was already fast asleep.

Now that they rarely saw each other, they no longer needed to worry about what a husband and wife had to do. It seemed like the best compromise and the two of them had seemed to replace a balance in their lives.