Early in the morning, Henry was jolted awake by Skyler plopping onto him.
The instant he opened his eyes, he was greeted by the sight of the little girl with brown hair on him. âI want to go to the toilet, Daddy!â
Henry placed an arm over his eyes.
He truly did not want to get out of bed, but she was her biological daughter.
Left with no other choice, he sat up. Undoing her one-piece pajamas, he asked, âWhereâs your mommy?â
Skylerâs ebony eyes shone brightly. âMommy is preparing breakfast for me!â
Preparing breakfast? The Miller family needs its mistress to do that? And is she really that diligent?
As Henry was slightly distracted and inept, his movements were a touch slow. By the time he jolted out of his thoughts, Skyler had already burst into tears, and a wet and warm patch stained the crotch of her pajamas.
A few drops of warm liquid dripped onto him.
Shame was written all over Skylerâs face.
Her fair and exquisite face was all scrunched up as she wept sorrowfully.
Just then, Crystal came upstairs. She was somewhat surprised upon seeing that Skyler had peed her pants, but she quickly scooped the little girl up. Sensing her motherâs tenderness, Skyler twisted her body in embarrassment and stopped crying.
Crystal took a set of clean clothes for her.
Skyler deftly took off her clothes, baring her petite body and disproportionate head.
Verily, she looked adorable.
Henry sat up. âWhy did she ask me to remove her pajamas when she couldâve done it herself? She wouldnât have peed her pants.â
Crystal went silent for a long while before she replied, âYou were the one who took care of her before she was three years old.
She can do many things herself, but she hasnât seen you in days. She missed you. greatly and wanted to draw close to you.â
Alas, Henry had forgotten all that.
Not only did he have no recollection of loving her, but he had also forgotten how to indulge Skyler.
Crystal went to the bathroom and filled the bathtub for Skyler to have a bath. When she came back out, she cleaned up the bed and floor.
Throughout it all, Henry studied her quietly.
She appeared to be a perfect housewife, radiating gentleness.
If I long for marriage, Iâll probably accept her easily. But unfortunately, I donât like married life. I find it restraining!
After wiping himself clean, he went to the walk-in closet to change. He washed up before making his way downstairs leisurely.
Downstairs, David stole a glance at his son.
At the sight of Henry looking all high and mighty, he sensed a spark of fury sparking to life within him.
He then turned his gaze to the endearing two children, finding them irresistibly lovable.
In a beautiful dress, Skyler sat at the dining table with her head buried in her food. When she saw that Henry had come downstairs, she was surprisingly amicable. âI forgive you for the matter earlier.â
Words cluded Henry.
Skyler continued, âIâm willing to give you a chance to make amends!â
Henry took a seat beside her. He picked up a cup of coffee and took a sip of it. âHow do you want me to make amends?â
âBy driving me to kindergarten! Both you and Mommy have to do so!â
Henry turned his head and pinned his eyes on Crystal beside him. âYou taught her this?â
Crystalâs temper spiked, and she decided to simply admit to it.
âYes! But you donât have to go!â
Henry chuckled. âHow can I not satisfy you when youâve gone to such lengths, Mrs. Miller?â
Having said that, he even brushed a finger across her delicate face wickedly.
How soft and smooth! The best part about this marriage is that her looks are my cup of tea!
Seeing his sonâs frivolous actions, David had steam coming out of his ears. âSpeak properly and keep your hands to yourself!
Crystal is your wife to whom youâre legally married, not some shameless woman out there! Show her some respect!â
Henry merely smiled.
He did not refute that, obediently driving Skyler to kindergarten and even kindly dropping Crystal back at the mansion.
However, he did not enter the house.
Crystal was no fool.
She did not expect him to return to their house at once, for she remembered that his private life was quite messy back then.
While he was not promiscuous, he was not a conservative man at business events.
She alighted from the car.
Henry, on the other hand, remained seated in the car. With the window rolled down, he lit a cigarette.
âAre you coming home tonight?â Crystal asked softly.
Propping his elbow against the car window, Henry took a slow drag of his cigarette. He snickered. âIf I donât, will you be telling on me again and having my father force us to sleep in the same bed?â
Crystal lifted her head a fraction.
Ugh! His current self is a downright b*stard!
When she faced him again, she inhaled deeply. âRemember to come home, Mr. Miller!â
Henryâs eyes were bright, and a smirk played on his lips. âIs this a free pass for me, Mrs. Miller?â
Crystal could not be bothered to entertain him.
She stared at him silently for a while before spinning on her heel and entering the mansion that was their home once upon a time.
As she walked, tears streamed down her face.
She had tasted the depths of his love for her, and right then, the pain she experienced was of the exact same measure.
For the following few days, the man did not come home.
She knew that he was staying at his condominium.
Skyler kept asking about her father, and Crystal comforted her tenderly, feeling sorry for her.
Nonetheless, she knew all too well that it was impossible to shackle Henry with a child.
After all, his past self was wild and unrestrained.
She was anxious herself, but she forcibly suppressed her anxiety. Since she was pregnant, she could not be mad at him or confront him head-on.
When a woman goes up against a man, she will forever be on the losing end.
After Crystal dropped Skyler off at the kindergarten early in the morning, the driver asked in a murmur, âAre we heading to the hospital for a prenatal checkup now, Miss Winters?â
Crystal lowered her head slightly. âNo, head to the office.â
With a nod, the driver drove to Secas Corporation. No sooner had the car come to a stop than Jamie. hastened over and opened the door for her in surprise. Shouldnât you be going for a prenatal checkup today, Miss Winters?â
Crystal wore a white suit, her belly bulging.
Supporting her waist with a hand, she flashed Jamie a smile. âSomething cropped up, so I came over to handle it.â
Jamie was both attentive and considerate.
Knowing that Henry had returned to the country, she was happy for Crystal. She naturally made a few personal remarks when they arrived at the office on the top floor.
Sitting behind the desk, Crystal slowly drank half a glass of milk. Out of the blue, she asked, âHow long have you worked for Henry, Jamie?â
Come to think of it, itâs been seven or eight years,â Jamie answered smilingly.
Crystal fixed her eyes on Jamie and said, âHenry has forgotten a lot of things, so Iâm very much worried. Besides, I have no one at Adroit Law Firm. Jamie... Iâd like you to return to his side.â
Jamie was visibly startled.
She was no fool. She understood Crystalâs meaning all too clearly-the latter wanted her to be a spy.
She was in a bind Mr. Miller were to discover that I betrayed him, Iâd be doomed! After all, this is a once-in-a-lifetime job!
Crystal opened the drawer, took out a checkbook, and wrote a check for ten million.
On top of that, she fished out a key.
âHereâs a furnished house of a hundred and eighty square meters in Jewel District and a check for ten million. Even if Henry were to fire you, I think this would be enough for you to survive. Furthermore, I promise you can return to work in Secas Corporation That windfall bowled Jamie over.
That one-hundred-and-eighty-square-meter house is approximately thirty million. Additionally, thereâs a check! How generous of Miss Winters Not only did Crystal induce Jamie with money, but she also appealed to her emotions. âI love Henry deeply, but Iâm now pregnant and have no energy to win him back. Iâm worried about him. You understand my situation as a wife and mother, right, Jamie?â
Jamie hesitated for a moment.
Ultimately, she said. âDonât worry, Miss Winters. ... am on your side!â
Crystal got to her feet and lightly placed the key and check into Jamieâs pocket, smiling demurely. âI wonât control him over trivial things, but if he has someone special by his side, you must tell me about it!â
Jamie bobbed her head.
She sensed something different about Crystal. Did Mr. Miller trigger her in some way yesterday?
Thereafter, she left the office.
Crystal made a call to Henry, her voice as gentle as ever as she said, âItâs my prenatal checkup today. Henry. Do you have time to accompany me?â
At that moment, Henry was at the law firm.
He was rather surprised to receive a call from her since she did not phone him even once in the few days he had not returned to her place. Right then, however, she had taken the initiative to call him.
In truth, he did not mind accompanying her to her prenatal checkup as it was his child she was carrying.
Regretfully, he had an appointment with a client that morning He turned her down courteously to make her feel that it would be unreasonable of her if she were to insist.
Unexpectedly, Crystal remained unfazed. âNever mind, then. Iâll have Mr. Hearnshaw accompany me.â
On the other end of the phone, Henry frowned.
Mr. Hearnshaw... Ryan Hearnshaw? I remember he used to be my subordinate, specializing in managing my finances. So, heâs working for her now, and theyâre so close that he can accompany her for her prenatal checkup?