Crystal’s One Night of Love novel 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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