Chapter 43 The Untainted Crystal Crystal was exhausted . +5 Bonus No matter how she tossed and turned , she couldn't fall asleep at all . Every time she was drifting off to sleep , she would feel a strong pair of arms wrapping around her body , while a man softly whispered her name , " Crystal … " She suddenly woke up in shock . In the dimly lit bedroom , only a ray of moonlight shone through the crack in the curtains , casting a hazy and surreal glow . Crystal sat up and lightly touched her face . It wasn't a dream . She was in Henry's place and was sleeping in his bed … A The bedroom door opened quietly as Henry came in after finishing his work . As soon as he entered , he saw Crystal sitting on the bed , looking bewildered like a pitiful little puppy . He gave up on turning on the lights and sat by the side of the bed while gently stroking her soft long hair . Why aren't you asleep yet ? " Following his hand , Crystal obediently leaned against his shoulder . Henry knew what she wanted to ask as he whispered in her ear , " I've already made the necessary arrangements just now . I'll take care of it tomorrow morning and if everything goes well , he should be released on bail . " Crystal was grateful beyond words . Without saying anything , she simply wrapped his neck . Henry , being in his prime , didn't feel the need to restrain himself . Hence , everything happened naturally as he guided her in a passionate embrace , while they exchanged kisses that seemed to last an eternity . Since it was Crystal's first time , she was somewhat nervous and didn't know where to put her hands and feet . Her body also trembled uncontrollably . However , the more she was like this , the more Henry was aroused . Just as both of them were getting lost in the heat of the moment , Crystal frowned and let out a small cry of pain . Breathing heavily , Henry leaned in close to her ear and asked in a whisper , " What's wrong ? " " My heel is blistered and it hurts , " she replied in a quivering voice . With his hand cradling the back of her head , he looked down at her . Fearing that he would be upset , she hugged his neck tightly and softly mumbled , " It doesn't hurt anymore . " Henry chuckled lightly 1/2 Chapter 43 The Untainted Crystal +5 Bonus After that , he tenderly nuzzled his nose against hers and his voice became hoarse as he murmured , " Miss Winters , are you more impatient than I am ? " Crystal blushed so much that she was as red as a tomato . Henry refrained from teasing her further and turned on a bedside lamp , which cast a soft yellow glow that illuminated their faces and allowed them to see each other's expressions . She hastily grabbed a sheet to cover herself . He chuckled upon seeing that . " Are you shy ? If I had known you were a little innocent girl who doesn't know much about these things , I wouldn't have dared to make a move . " Henry's words were playful , but he had no idea that she truly had no experience with men . Crystal watched his back as he got out of bed to retrieve the first aid kit for her . He had an impressive build with lean muscles enveloping his tall and sturdy frame . His build was sleek and had just the right proportions . Before he returned , she quickly put on a shirt . After a brief moment , Henry came back with the first aid kid , and Crystal was sitting on the edge of the bed . " I can take care of it myself , " she muttered . However , he held her back . As he crouched down , he grasped one of her feet before applying the medicine . Crystal felt uneasy . In this relationship , she felt that there was no need for him to be overly kind or attentive to her . Henry looked up and instructed , " Don't move . " Sensing her thoughts , he gently explained , " I don't like to pressure anyone . When we're together , we're equals , and what I really want is for us to be thoroughly pleased in the relationship ." His words were utterly flirtatious . Crystal contemplated asking him about his previous experiences in relationships like this but found the question lacking in interest as they were not officially a couple . Although Henry did not say it explicitly , she knew that their relationship would come to an end when he grew tired of her . I should be grateful to him for preserving my dignity at my most miserable moment , she thought .