Chapter 157: Chapter 157

Chapter 157 Would Like To See You Cry In less than two hours, a team of four specialists landed in Barnwood.

Henry even went to the airport in person to pick them up.

As soon as the specialists arrived at the hospital, they went straight for the consultation without taking a break.

Throughout the whole process, Henry was by their side.

An hour later, the operation plan was finalized.

Anna was overjoyed when she received the news. She held Jamie’s hand and said, “Thank you so much.”

In response, Jamie flashed her a mysterious smile.

In a low voice, she stated. “The person you should thank is Mr. Miller. The average person wouldn’t have been able to ask for those specialists’ help. Mr. Miller rarely uses his connections.”

Hearing that, Anna nodded in agreement.

Jamie initially wanted to say more but felt she shouldn’t intervene in her superior’s love life.

Since it would take a while for John’s operation to be done, Jamie left.

However, despite the long waiting hours, Henry stayed behind.

He emanated a dignified aura as he sat on a bench in the hospital, working on some business documents with his phone.

Quietly, Crystal walked to him and sat down.

Noticing her presence, Henry stopped working and turned to look at her without a word.

Subsequently, Crystal handed him a cup of oatmeal and said, “This is good for replenishing your blood.”

Perhaps Henry was still sullen, for he ignored her and left her hanging without receiving the oatmeal.

“Thanks, Henry,” Crystal said sheepishly.

Finally, Henry put away his phone and bore his eyes into her. “How do you plan to repay me, Miss Winters?”

Crystal knew exactly what he wanted in return.

It was none other than for her to return to his side and start things over, playing another game of love with him.

On top of that, he had the final say as to when things would end.

Crystal felt pressured since she owed him big time for his help. She knew he had an ulterior motive but was aware she couldn’t just brush it off without repaying his kindness.

She was single, and they had already done the deed many times before.

In the quiet hospital corridor, Crystal’s soft voice sounded.

“Henry, I’m grateful for everything you’ve done for me! Really. But I... I can’t repay your kindness with my feelings.

Henry sounded cold as he uttered, “Miss Winters, then what do you plan to do? Repay me with your body?”

Surprised, Crystal instantly lifted her gaze and looked at him.

Her watery eyes shimmered more than usual.

At that, Henry narrowed his eyes at her, not planning to let her off easy.

He had never expected to receive anything in return for everything he had done for her, not even once. Even if he didn’t plan to get back together with Crystal, he would still have helped her. Nevertheless, Crystal kept misunderstanding him.

Henry got up slowly and said, “I’m fine with that too. It actually sounds more exciting to me.”

Instantly, Crystal’s face paled.

Henry bent down and leaned into her ear. “Miss Winters, we will only interact with our bodies since you refuse to get your feelings involved, but you’d better not cry later.”

He pinched her cheek teasingly and continued, “I’d really like to see your tears, though!”

With that, Henry decided to go out for a smoke.

Suddenly, a slender arm grabbed him.

“Henry.”

Crystal lifted her head to look at him as helplessness filled her eyes.

In response, Henry narrowed his eyes and fixed his gaze on her.

Crystal was in a dilemma, choking up slightly. “Henry. I really am grateful for your help...”

At that moment, Henry softened his attitude.

He stretched out his arm to touch her brown hair. His voice sounded hoarse. “I’m just going out for a smoke. Crystal, I stayed up all night yesterday and had my blood drawn this morning. Not even-the healthiest person can handle this. I don’t think I can do anything even if you were naked now.”

His straightforwardness made Crystal blush.

Then, Henry left to smoke.

John’s operation was a huge success.

After the operation, he was pushed out of the operating room. Anna shed tears of joy while Crystal held onto John’s hand tightly.

After a long night, John’s vitals finally stabilized.

If everything went well, he could be discharged in a month.

Anna seemed happy. “That’s great! We can celebrate New Year’s at home. We owe this all to Henry. John... You have no idea how capable he is.”

John’s lips curled into a smile.

As they spoke, someone knocked on the door.

Anna thought it was Henry, so she gently asked Crystal to open the door, playing the considerate mother- in-law.

However, it turned out to be Robert at the door.

Immediately, Crystal’s expression darkened. She didn’t allow him to enter the ward and said coldly, “Why are you here?”

Robert’s gaze was as deep as a bottomless pit.

“I’m here to visit Mr. Winters.”

Crystal was worried that John would be aggravated, so she tried to contain her emotions. “Haven’t you done enough damage to my family, Robert? Let’s put everything behind us, okay? I’m begging you not to appear in front of my dad anymore.”

However, Robert knew he couldn’t do that.

He was dying to see Crystal.

“Did you reconcile with Henry? I know he made the arrangements for Mr. Winters at the hospital,” he asked as he couldn’t hold back anymore.

Crystal did not wish to speak to him about this topic.

Just then, John’s weak voice sounded. “Crys, let him in.

Crystal was hesitant to do so.

“Let him in. I have something to tell him.”

At that, Crystal had no choice but to turn sideways to let Robert in.

Silently, Robert entered the ward.

He put down the supplements he had brought. Then, to everyone’s surprise, he kneeled before John’s bed.

John’s eyes glistened with tears.

“What are you doing?” Anna almost burst into tears.

Crystal wanted to say something, but before she could, John uttered, “Crystal, please go to the other room with Anna. I have something to tell Robert.”

Robert shut his eyes as he spoke. “Mr. Winters, for you to still be willing to call me by my name means that you care about me.”

John immediately gave Anna a look, causing her to lower her head. Then, she took Crystal into the other room with her.

The ward gradually fell silent.

John lay down quietly, refusing to look at the young man kneeling before him as he murmured, “I’ve been friends with your dad for decades, and Crystal was deeply in love with you back then. I never thought you would treat me like that! Robert... What you did wasn’t entirely wrong. A man should be ruthless and trade his life for a chance to climb the ladder.”

Robert remained silent as he listened.

“Robert... You should never have fallen in love with Crystal! You have power, status, money, and a lover now. But you aren’t happy, are you? Do you regret your choice?”

Caught off guard by his question, Robert choked up slightly.

“Yes! Mr. Winters... I do! Forgive me, Mr. Winters. Please give me another chance.”

John merely let out a soft sigh. “It’s too late. Robert, it’s too late... Crystal’s heart no longer belongs to you! For the sake of the past, don’t make things difficult for her.”

Robert’s body stiffened as he heard that.

He looked dispirited when he left.

Crystal liked me first. We were together for four years. I had many chances to start anew with her but let them all slip away.

The door of the ward opened, and Robert bumped into Henry.

Henry was dressed so professionally that he made Robert look disheveled.

The two men walked past each other.

Robert stopped and said coldly, “Henry, you may not be able to have her all to yourself too.”

Henry never saw Robert as his love rival.

He adjusted his white shirt and drawled, “Do you think I’m as foolish as you, Mr. Sloan?”

Upset, Robert left in a hurry.

After the man was out of his sight, Henry’s determined and arrogant facade fell.

What the heck? Now that Ritchie is gone, this guy, Robert, is back in the picture!

Henry was mad, so he ignored Crystal after he entered the ward.

Although the elders noticed that, they pretended not to know.

In the afternoon, John was sound asleep, whereas Anna leaned against the bed, dozing off.

On the other hand, Crystal went to the bathroom in the ward. Just as she was about to come out, a slender figure went inside and locked the door with a click.

Before Crystal could react, her body was pinned against the door panel.

Henry lightly squeezed her chin, leaned over, and went straight for a kiss.

“Henry!”

Crystal’s slender body was trapped beneath him as she stretched out her arms, trying to stop him.

He’s out of his mind! We’re inside the ward now. Dad and Madam Anna might wake up at any time!