Chapter 205: Chapter 205

Chapter 205 Call Me Henry Crystal smiled. “What do you want me to ask?” she questioned, a slightly teasing tone to her voice.

Henry stared at her smile, captivated by it. She seldom smiled around him or was that relaxed. He stopped asking questions and leaned back in his seat, staring at her. A moment later, he rasped, “I was there for work. I did not meet with her.”

Crystal hummed.

Henry was still staring at her, waiting for something, but he didn’t get what he wanted. He had no idea what kind of response he wanted from Crystal. Maybe he wanted to see her get jealous, or maybe he just wanted her to start a fight.

Either was better than this lackluster response. His already grim mood plummeted further. On one hand, his grandmother just died. On the other, Crystal’s response was about as warm as a glass of water. It was a bit frustrating, but he told himself that he was a man and had to stay calm.

Since he wished to start over with her, he put a lot more effort into their relationship than before.

Crystal had her own walk-in closet in the master bedroom, and Henry had picked a few sets of clothes for her. All of them were from niche brands Crystal liked, and some were the same type of clothes she personally had Since she liked to work, he made a study for her.

Crystal could feel the effort he was putting in. Even though she never responded to anything, she was willing to get along with him. Because of that, she would tolerate him when he was in a bad mood.

After dinner, he insisted on watching a movie in the theater room, and Crystal shut the file she was working on. The moment she stood up, Henry held the tip of her finger. That gentle touch tingled more than all the steamy times they had.

Crystal didn’t remember Henry having this gentle side. He preferred a more feral approach, and he mostly did it on the bed.

Crystal paused for a moment, then she looked at him.

Henry pulled her closer and wrapped his arm around her shoulder. “I set up a horror movie and made sure the lights were turned off. Bet you’ll be scared out of your mind.”

A smile curled Crystal’s lips. “Is that so? I wonder if the movie’s really that scary.”

Henry loved to see her smile. He stopped and brushed his finger across her cheek. His voice was hoarse when he said, “You’re lovely when you smile.”

Those words caused Crystal to squirm uncomfortably thought we were going to watch a movie.”

Henry smiled and held her hand before leading her downstair Despite being a home theater, the room was about eleven hundred square feet. The screen was huge and curved, and an adjustable couch sat before it.

The room was dimly lit as he led her to the couch. A vintage movie was airing Despite Henry’s claims, this was just a romance movie with some horror elements in it Henry was watching intently while Crystal turned to look at him.

The darkness obscured everyone’s sight, but Henry noticed it the moment Crystal looked at him. “What is it?” He wrapped his arm around her shoulder and touched her ring finger.

That made Crystal tense up.

His chuckle rang out in the dark. “Scared?”

“No,” Crystal denied hastily.

Henry chuckled again and pulled her closer. Stroking her face, he asked, “How’s the movie?”

“It’s all right.”

Henry stopped asking questions, though he moved in for a kiss, Crystal froze for a moment and tightened her grip on his arm, but she didn’t push him away in the end.

The movie was getting steamy as well, and the air was getting hot and heavy, a large part thanks to the sounds. It stirred something within Henry, and he leaned closer to her, whispering. “May I?”

Crystal leaned on his shoulder. She looked a bit too calm given the circumstances, but she didn’t want Henry to see that. She said softly, “Not here.”

Henry slid his hand into her hair and combed it. He would know if she wanted to do it.

He blurted. “You don’t like it here? It’s dark. I thought you would like it since we can’t see each other clearly.”

The atmosphere instantly grew tense.

Henry wanted to give them a bit more time since he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. However, she was always so distant toward him, and it frustrated him.

After that, things just happened.

Crystal didn’t refuse his advances anymore, but she didn’t give him too much response either. Only when he was doing well did she let out a quiet moan.

That alone encouraged Henry too much, and he snapped a little. They did it once in the home theater, and he took her to the bedroom, wanting to see her face clearly.

Crystal wrapped her arms around his neck. “Turn off the lights, Miller.”

Henry was enjoying the sight of her face. Her skin was fair, not a blemish in sight. The little vein that popped at the end of her brow enticed him to kiss it. The moment he did, he felt his desire flaring even higher “Call me Henry”

Crystal met his eyes. She was reminded of the time before their falling out. There was once she called him “Henry” lovingly during the deed. It was the only time she ever called his name with such affection.

She refused to do that now, however. Only someone really close to him should do that.

Crystal remained silent for a long while Long enough for the sweat to cool off and disappointment to brew within him. Reaching out a hand to caress his eyebrows, she murmured. “We have something good going on for us right now, don’t we?”

she had no expectations for him, they would not ever fight. Even though he just came back from the Kingdom of Brundela, she didn’t feel too much about it. She didn’t care if he actually met with Audrey or caught up with her.

After everything that had happened, all Crystal wanted was to live her life well.

With that, things ended awkwardly right there.

Henry wasn’t satisfied with this kind of relationship. He yearned for her response. At least he wanted to know that she still cared about him, even if a little.

Crystal was starting to tolerate him, but she wasn’t giving him a chance to court her. He got off her and lay on the bed beside her, panting softly.

Despite knowing he was miffed, she couldn’t bring herself to cajole him like a dainty lady. She got out of bed to take a shower.

Henry came in halfway through, staring at her through the steam.

Crystal was more than willing to talk to him. She covered herself with a towel and quietly said, “Henry, you’re a successful lawyer and a smart businessman. You should know when to cut your losses. You’ve always wanted me, and now I’m right here with you, and yet you are not happy. If this relationship doesn’t make you happy or comfortable, you should just end it.

She didn’t want to lie to him. At least up until that moment, she had no plans to live out her life with him, nor did she have any plans of revenge.

All she wanted was to break up amicably and go their own ways. She smiled at him. “I can’t give you what you want, Henry.”

Henry had said something like that to her before, and now it was her turn to give that message him.

It was a gentle reply, but Henry felt his heart getting smashed into pieces, and he closed his eyes at the pain. He rasped, “The fact that you’re telling me this means you still care about me.”

Crystal said nothing. Both of them were suffering.