Crystal’s One Night of Love
Chapter 357

Chapter 357 Missing Melora

Melora could tell the child was excited.

Although Alfred would often go to Barnwood, he rarely got to see his son. Even if they were to see each other, they wouldn't have time to have a meal with each other.

Melora was filled with guilt, so she caressed her son's head and uttered softly, "You'll be going to school next year, Berthold!"

Berthold was so thrilled that he ended up drinking another glass of milk.

In his baby voice, he said, "I want to go to school with Christopher and Skyler."

Melora responded with a hum.

At that moment, the driver was waiting outside for them.

The driver was Alfred's confidant, and he was smiling brightly when he opened the car door for Melora and Berthold. "Mr. Lodge returned to Coldbridge on a private plane this morning. He ordered me to send you and Mr. Berthold back safely."

Returned to Coldbridge? Melora froze momentarily.

The driver then added, "Mr. Lodge didn't have matters to attend to in Barnwood. He flew over on short notice yesterday afternoon and rushed back after seeing you!"

Needless to say, Melora was touched. After all, she had loved Alfred for years, and he had even provided. them a home in Barnwood.

Upon hearing those words, Melora kept mum with Berthold in her arms.

The little boy was also keeping silent in his mother's arms. Mommy seems happy, but she looks like she's about to

cry.

Later that night, Henry brought his family back to the Miller residence for dinner.

The moment the car came to a halt, Skyler led the way with her head held high. "Christopher, hurry! Why are you walking like a girl?" she grumbled. Christopher's cheeks turned pink when he looked ahead and glanced at the little girl with curly brown hair and a beautiful skirt.

After Christopher's mother died when he was little, Skyler appeared and kept him company ever since.

Behind them, Henry carried Remi in his arms and walked into the residence beside Crystal.

David and his wife adored Christopher and had prepared a room for him that looked like the rooms the other children had.

The dinner went well.

After dinner. David asked Henry to go to the study to talk about business.

On the other hand, Julia brought the children to the kitchen to bake cookies.

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Crystal was free, so she went to Melora's room.

When Crystal arrived there, Melora was spacing out in front of the vanity and looking at something.

Crystal tip-toed over and took the item from Melora's grip. As it turned out, it was a diamond ring.

There and then, Crystal knew it was a ring Alfred had given Melora.

With a smile, Crystal asked, "Are you guys engaged?"

Melora shook her head in a daze.

Melora was close to Crystal, and they would tell each other everything. Hence, Melora told Crystal everything that had happened the night before. After that, she uttered softly, "I love him, Crystal! However, those years were tormenting. He can't just take me and Berthold back because he's successful

now!"

Crystal gave Melora back the diamond ring and hugged her. While patting Melora's shoulder, Crystal said, "Henry and I want you to be happy."

Crystal knew Melora had already decided if the latter wanted to follow Alfred.

Right then, Henry had finished his discussion and gone to look for Crystal.

Coincidentally, he saw Melora's eyes brimming with tears.

He stood by the door and lit up a cigarette. After taking a puff of his cigarette, he asked, "Did that old man. make you sad again?"

"Henry!" Crystal bit her lip.

Henry removed the cigarette from his lips, blew out a cloud of smoke, and smiled. "This isn't about you. This is about Uncle Alfred. You know how many times he reprimanded me before, so why don't you criticize him?"

Crystal's anger dissipated at once.

Melora didn't want to affect the relationship between those two, so she quickly said she was fine.

Henry gazed at Melora deeply and put his arms around his wife. In a gentle tone, he said, "It's time to head. home! The kids are having way too much fun! Melora, stay here with Berthold, okay?" Melora hummed in response and watched the couple leave.

After the house fell silent, she sat down and spaced out again while looking at the diamond ring.

Suddenly, her phone rang.

Alfred was the only one who would call her that late at night.

After a moment of hesitation, Melora answered the phone.

It was quiet on the other end of the phone call. In a husky voice, Alfred asked, "Have you made up your mind?"

Melora sniffled. "Which matter are you talking about? Are you asking me if I'm ready to move in with you?

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Alfred, I haven't decided on anything. I need time."

Alfred smiled and said in an even huskier voice, "You're becoming more mature! Melora, I've been too impatient. I was eager to tell you about it! However, Berthold was with us last night, so there were things I couldn't say out loud. Let's replace a time to talk about it, okay?"

"No!" Melora sounded like she was about to cry.

Alfred knew her like the back of his hand, so he knew she was on the verge of tearing up.

However, Alfred could understand how she felt. I abandoned a good woman, and she waited for me secretly for years. It's only normal for her to feel sad.

With that in mind, he chose not to pressure her and changed the topic.

In a casual tone, he said, "Winter has arrived, and the wisteria flowers are dropping. However, they'll bloom again next year! Did you hear, Melora? My mom made a burrito for me, packed with meat and pepper. She knew I didn't like eating that! She threw a tantrum and did not allow me to eat much, as she told me that she missed you and Berthold. She even made shoes for Berthold. I'll bring the shoes over to you when I visit."

Upon hearing that, Melora sobbed softly. I spent the best few years of my life when I was living in Coldbridge with Mr. Alfred back then. Although life wasn't easy back then, I was blissful.

Alfred heard her crying and coaxed her tenderly, "Bring Berthold here with you, okay? I'll take you to eat all the food in Coldbridge, take you to the shopping malls, and take the little guy to visit relatives. We have so many relatives here, and he'll receive plenty of monetary gifts."

As soon as those words fell, Melor even harder.

He never failed to make her cry.

cried

In fact, Alfred would always give her the best and worst moments in life.

In the end, she hung up on him without saying goodbye.

Meanwhile, Alfred grew morose with his phone in his hand. He was filled with regrets when he recalled the misery Melora had endured over the years. As a matter of fact, he was heartbroken when he found out that she had given birth and taken care of the child on her own. I love her dearly.

Alfred slowly put down his phone and stood before the window to feel the cold breeze. I'll be indebted to her for the rest of my life. This is a feeling that will never fade in time!