Chapter 359: Chapter 359 Our Third Child 2

Henry sent Crystal back home.

He was reluctant to go to the company because he wanted to accompany her, but she wouldn’t let him.

“It’s not something new. You should go to the company!”

After Henry carried Crystal to the sofa and turned up the heating, he finally relaxed. Having figured out that there was good news, the household servants congratulated Henry simultaneously.

In turn, Henry generously distributed monetary gifts to them.

On a warm winter day, Crystal held a cup of hot milk and watched Henry instruct the servants outside. When he walked to the parking lot and opened the car door, he absentmindedly turned back and met Crystal’s gaze.

Although they said nothing, he was happy and contented with the thought that she was pregnant with his child.

In the evening, Henry picked up Skyler and Christopher. When they reached the house, Christopher got out first and helped Skyler down.

Henry closed the car door and watched in silence.

After a moment, he followed the two children into the hall.

The hall was filled with various precious tonics and gifts. Crystal was busy counting them and instructing the servants to store them.

As Henry took off his coat, he casually asked, “Did many people visit?”

Crystal shook her head. “It was just my parents and Melora! They brought a lot of gifts.”

After pausing for a while, she continued, “Let’s not announce the news of my pregnancy first to avoid. people from swarming here.”

Seeing her obedient appearance, Henry couldn’t help but reach around her waist from behind. “Mrs. Miller, you’re right. Pregnant women shouldn’t overexert themselves,” he agreed gently.

Crystal felt somewhat uncomfortable because Henry didn’t seem to mind that three children were at home.

What if they mimic his behavior?

Smiling, Henry walked over to hug Remi. The little boy was growing up so well. His skin was so fair and tender.

Maybe we should have another daughter! A girl who has Crystal’s looks and her personality.

Skyler looked at Henry and then at Crystal. She probably guessed what was going on, so she ran over. gently touched her mother’s belly, and kissed it very carefully.

Crystal lowered her head and stroked Skyler’s curly brown hair.

Skyler beckoned at Christopher with her chubby hand, “Come over, Christopher!”

Christopher moved over slowly.

Skyler let him touch Crystal’s belly. Then, she whispered to him, “You’re going to be a big brother, Christopher. Are you happy?”

As Christopher leaned against Crystal’s belly, Crystal caressed his head.

Christopher smiled, but there were tears in his eyes. His parents had been arguing constantly since he could remember, and he lost his mother at a very young age. To be cared for by a mother-like figure had been a long-lost memory for him.

He had never told anyone that the thing he looked forward to the most every holiday was Henry coming. to pick him up and letting him stay at the Miller residence for a few days.

Crystal felt very sympathetic toward him.

She bent down and gave him a kiss. “Christopher, you can call me ‘Mommy” too,” she said softly.

However, Christopher was a shy seven-year-old kid.

His little face turned slightly red.

Crystal didn’t force it. She always respected the children’s wishes. She intended to prepare dinner for the children at night but was ordered to rest by Henry. She sighed helplessly, “It’s just pregnancy. I’m not that fragile!”

Wrapping his arm around her waist, Henry whispered, “I don’t know about the others, but I’m experiencing this for the first time!

Rest, I’ll take care of dinner!”

His culinary skills were not as good as Crystal’s, but he had fun cooking with the two kids.

At night, Crystal got hungry.

Turning over, she snuggled up to Henry and looked at him expectantly.

Henry woke up and looked at her. His voice was slightly hoarse from just waking up. “What time is it? Is my wife hungry?”

It was warm under the blanket, and if it were a normal day, Crystal wouldn’t want him to get up and fuss. around. However, being pregnant with this child didn’t make her feel nauseous or uncomfortable. Instead, her appetite was very good.

Resting her head on his shoulder, she said, “I want to cat beef stew!”

Henry gently patted her buttocks and replied, “Sure! I’ve got it covered.”

He got up and put on his clothes while muttering, “Whatever my wife wants to eat, I’ll make it for her! Sweet or savory, I’ve got it all.”

Crystal thought he was down-to-earth, but then, he was rather rogue and shameless at the same time, too.

After putting on a sweater, Henry went downstairs to prepare the beef stew while Crystal stayed in the warm bedroom. Since she couldn’t sleep, she decided to get up and go through Skyler’s and Christopher’s homework in detail.

Although there were several children in the family, she treated every one of them seriously.

She also knew that adding another child to the family would make it nearly impossible for her to expand her career further.

However, the income from the music center and the restaurant was already very good. Perhaps she could occasionally invest in one or two movies!

A woman who had a comfortable life like her was always gentle.

At night, she looked back on the past and found solace, An hour later, Henry brought in a bowl of beef stew. When he opened the door, a cold breeze blew past.

“Here’s the beef stew. Try it.”

He placed the tray on the small coffee table in the living room and watched as Crystal ate. She was actually quite picky with food, but what Henry made suited her taste.

“Delicious.” A faint smile appeared on Crystal’s face.

Henry caressed her face with his cold hands. “As long as you like it!”

When Crystal shot Henry a glare, he merely laughed.

After a while, he took out a cigarette and said softly, “I’m going outside for a smoke. I’ve held off all day.”

Crystal nodded in response.

She wouldn’t ask him to quit smoking because she knew that businessmen like him always had social obligations.

However, he just needed to avoid smoking in front of the children.

Henry went out to smoke. There was no heater in the study, so he opened the window despite the chilly weather.

Despite the cold, his heart had never felt so full.

Crystal was pregnant, and the feelings this child brought to him were something that others couldn’t understand.

He adored her and loved her, but their memories together had always been blank. Perhaps in the eyes of the others, Henry was a powerful figure. Whether as a lawyer or a CEO, he excelled in everything he did.

But even the most powerful people would crumble in the face of love.

Like any other ordinary person in love, Henry could also be fragile and worried. Even though Robert had passed on a long time ago, Henry was still worried that Crystal would still have a place for Robert in her heart. He was afraid that she would love Robert more than him.

But now, with this child...

Henry’s heart was filled with gratitude.

From now on, he would be assured that those worries would never come true.

Standing in the night breeze, Henry exhaled his last puff of smoke and closed the window. When he walked out of the study to his bedroom, his wife was there, along with their unborn child.

Crystal leaned against the headboard, reading a book while waiting for him.

Henry could almost feel her gentleness warming up the chilly room...

The next day, Crystal got up early in the morning.

Henry had already taken care of Skyler and Christopher. The two kids were having breakfast, and their school bags were neatly placed on the sofa.

Neatly dressed, Henry was holding a package in his hand.

Crystal felt a bit puzzled. “Is it for me?”

“No,” he replied calmly.

He was about to toss the package back into the storage room when Crystal stopped him. “I want to see it.”

Henry cleared his throat. “This was sent to the wrong address.”

Crystal didn’t believe him.

She insisted on looking at it, and as she suspected, it was something sent from Hulcaster.

It was from Lara.

Upon seeing Lara’s signature, Crystal felt a mixture of emotions. She glared at Henry. “You said it was sent to the wrong address!”

He gave her a faint smile. “Ldidn’t want you to be unhappy.”

Crystal began to open the package. “There’s nothing to be unhappy about,” she muttered.

Every time Henry and Crystal had a disagreement, it was always about Henry’s problems and not the others. However, what bothered Crystal the most about Lana was that she was Audrey’s sister.

I may be a bit petty after all.

Inside the package, there was a kind of powdered root, which was an exclusive product from a rural area in Hulcaster.

Crystal stared at it silently for a while before ordering a housekeeper to put it in the kitchen. Perhaps I will make a cup of tea with it when the weather turns cold!

Henry quietly wrapped his arms around her waist from behind and whispered, “Crystal, have never liked her.”

“Okay.”

Crystal couldn’t help recalling the lipstick mark that day.

Let alone liking her.. If Henry had any desire for her back then, Crystal’s relationship with him wouldn’t be what it was today. That ploy was just his despicable attempt to probe her at that time.

Crystal shot him a glare as she said, “I’ve decided that we should sleep in separate beds for a while.”

Henry gently coaxed, “If we sleep separately, who will get up at night to make you beef stew if you ever crave it again?” I’ve told them not to bring this kind of parcel here!

Crystal thought about it and agreed.

Henry smiled. As he adjusted his tie, he said to the two children, “Let’s get in the car! I will take you to kindergarten.”

Carrying their small backpacks, Skyler and Christopher held hands as they climbed into the car.

Crystal stood in the hallway and watched the black car leave the villa. The sunlight warmed her. On the dining table, there was her favorite breakfast, as well as Remi’s mashed potatoes.

Henry was a good husband undeniably.

Crystal turned around and gave Remi a few kisses after the housekeeper brought him downstairs.

At noon, she received a call from Melora.

It turned out that the launch of Alfred’s project would be postponed to the end of the year because there was an issue with it.

Since Alfred was extremely busy, it might take a while before he could come to Barnwood.

Melora was choking up over the phone. “Well, I guess it’s okay! I haven’t really made up my mind either.”

Crystal thought of how Henry had described Melora as a stubborn person. Now she understood it better.

After hanging up the phone, Crystal called Alfred intentionally.

Although Alfred was busy, he was in a good mood. Perhaps the issue with his project wasn’t particularly difficult to solve. Upon hearing about Crystal’s pregnancy, he promised gently and affectionately. “When I visit Barnwood the next time, I’ll bring you something nice.”

Crystal nodded and hung up the phone.

As days passed, Crystal’s belly gradually swelled.

She was already showing at three months.

She made an appointment with Madison to go shopping at a maternity store. The cute pastel baby clothes gave Madison a baby fever. While picking out the items, she whispered, “Charles and I have been longing. for another child for the past few years, but we can’t conceive no matter how hard we try! Crystal, you and Henry seem to be having children as easily as creating clay figurines. You already have four children at home. Three more, and you’ll have a complete set of seven siblings!”

Madison laughed before adding, “Is it because he refuses to wear a condom?”

Crystal was speechless.

After pondering carefully, she said softly, “This child was planned.”

Madison was extremely envious.

Not only did Madison pick out baby clothes for Crystal’s child, but she also secretly bought two sets of pastel baby clothes for herself in hopes of using them in the future.

Crystal felt amused and exasperated at the same time. “With children comes the burden of taking care of them. They come at the cost of freedom.”

Madison sighed. I know, but I still want one.

Crystal and Madison continued chatting, but they didn’t notice Clementine watching them silently behind a glass partition.

Clementine had become even thinner than she used to be.

She quietly watched Crystal’s belly, which was starting to show. Crystal’s expression was particularly gentle, too.

She must be very happy!

Everyone in the business world knew that Henry didn’t socialize much and didn’t get involved with Women.

He was very devoted to his wife.

Clementine was jealous, but she could deal with that. What she couldn’t tolerate was that Robert had been killed in a car accident for Crystal’s sake. Why did Crystal get to enjoy happiness without feeling any guilt?

Shouldn’t she be repenting and blaming herself day and night?

How could she be so affectionate with Henry and even have another child together?

It was as if Robert’s existence meant nothing to her!

Just then, another familiar figure appeared in the maternity store. It was Sylvester and his mother, Chelsea.

Both mother and son from the Sloan family were surprised to see Crystal again.

Sylvester took a while to find his voice again after noticing Crystal’s protruding belly. “Congratulations, Miss Winters.”

Crystal flashed him a faint smile.

Despite feeling a bit uncomfortable due to the past between Crystal and Robert, Chelsea knew that the Miller family was flourishing. It wouldn’t go wrong for her son to maintain a good relationship with the Miller family, whether in the entertainment industry or the business world.

Adept at handling social situations, Chelsea picked a high-quality set of baby products and gave it to Crystal.

Crystal mulled it over briefly before accepting the gift.

Madison watched Sylvester from the side and couldn’t help noticing that he resembled a young Robert.

When Crystal and Madison were about to get into the car, Sylvester gallantly opened the door for them.

Soon, the car was driven away slowly.

Chelsea had an uneasy expression on her face and was somewhat worried. “She’s married now, Sylvester, and she’s about to have her third child with her husband.”

Sylvester held his mother’s hand and replied gently, “Mom, don’t worry. I won’t follow Uncle Robert’s footsteps.”

He admitted that he liked Crystal, but his feelings were far more complicated than that. There was admiration, romantic attraction, and a deep reminiscence for Robert. He believed that Robert’s last. concern was probably Crystal, and if he could take care of her a little, it might bring Robert peace.

Won’t that be good?

Chelsea patted Sylvester’s hand, feeling very relieved. He had been sensible since he was young.

As soon as Crystal got into the car, she was bombarded with questions by Madison.

“That young man, does he have feelings for you?”

Crystal smiled helplessly. “Do you think it’s a good thing?”

Madison pondered for a moment. “He seems like a decent person! He’s not like how ambitious Robert was when he was young.”

Crystal leaned back in her seat.

After a while, she said softly, “Before he passed away, I did harbor quite a bit of resentment toward him. But once he’s gone, my resentment toward him dissipated. Now, all I feel is that it’s a pity he’s gone too soon.”

Madison knew that the memories brought back complicated feelings to Crystal, so she held her hand and silently accompanied her..

Crystal smiled faintly. “I’m fine! It’s just that I occasionally dream about him and our college days... Madison, I always feel like Robert hasn’t gone far. I feel like he’s still around me.”

Madison’s hair stood on end.

Should we consider getting an abbot to perform a ritual?

However, Crystal wasn’t afraid.

Just then, her phone rang. It was a message from Edith: Miss Winters, our movie premiere is next week. Will you be attending?

Crystal didn’t even need to think about it. Of course, she would attend.

Madison started making a fuss beside her. “I want a ticket too! I don’t have Miss Hopper’s autograph yet! She’s quite arrogant, so ordinary people won’t be able to get her autograph! I think only your uncle can handle her.”