Chapter 269 Meticulous Arrangements For His Beloved Ones
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Alfred arrived from Collbridge. The vehicle cante to a halt and the chauffeur opened the door for hurr
Alfred’s heart wayden with emotion
He had initially thought poorly of Henry, but as years passed, it became evident that Henry’s love for
Crystal was genuine. Now that his memo were failing. Henry was meticulously organizing matters for
his wife and daughter while he was still lucid
Alfred could not help but feel a pang of sympathy for a parties involved in the situation
Stepping into the foyer, he spotted Henry seated on the s, seemingly engrossed in an old
newspaper
Alfred paced over asking in a subdued voice, “Is Crystal not here?”
Henry looked up, seemingly surprised, before he stood up. “She went to Seeas Corporation to handle
some matters.”
Alfred was aware that Henry had transferred ownership of Seeas Corporation to Crystal.
He was unsure how to proceed.
Ultimately, what came out of his mouth was, “Well, that’s good. I have something I want to discuss with
you privately.”
Henry could guess that Alfred had to have something important to talk about with the abruptness of his
visit, so with a faint smile, he said, “Let’s talk upstairs in the study.”
When they went upstairs, Alfred sat down and started smoking continuously. Then, he nced up at
Henry and asked, “How are you doing?”
Henry paused in his coffee brewing.
In a soft but firm voice, he said, “Not very good.”
Then, he served the coffee to Alfred and sat down opposite him.
Alfred struggled to quell his agitation and extinguished his cigarette.
His gaze rested on Henry for a moment. After weighing his words, he divulged, “I’ve received some
intelligence. Audrey’s ess to that drug might have connections with her producer-ex-husband
Surveince records suggest that her ex-husband visited her at the hospital. He was brought in for
questioning, but with his cunning andck of substantial evidence, he was ultimately released due to
his influential position”
Hezury sipped his coffee thoughtfully.
Alfred went on, saying, “After their divorce proceedings, he struggled to gain a foothold in the Kingdom
of Brund. Now, he works as a producer in the country. His motive is usible. Rest assured I’ll keep
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A nod of acknowledgment came from Henry
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Al of a vedden. Henry rose from his seat and kneeled before Alfred
Alfred nearly burnt his own fingers with the cigarette. He quickly helped Henry up “Henry, what are you
doing’ This isn’t necessary! Maintain your dignity as a man’
However, Henry remained resolutely on his knees.
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His voice soft and ragged, resonated. “My father still has many years ahead of him, and Crystal though
capsabile, is still weak. With two children to care for. I implore you to watch over them. Unde Alfred 11
isit solely for Crystal and the children but also for Melera. In family matters, entrust them to you”
Alfred was not pleased with these words
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His brows furrowed. “Henry, let me make this clear. You can’t simply pass the responsibility of your
entire family to me. While you would be living without burdens due to your memory loss, what about
Crystall What about your children?”
Henry i gaze darkroed
A faint chuckle left his lips, the soundced with bitterness and helplessness. “Uncle Alfred, I used to
tell Crystal not to give up on me-to find me if I ever wentnissing. But who can foresee the future 1 I just
want her to hold onto hope. Without hope, life can be unbearably dreary”
The fact that Crystal had hartled postpartum depressing before onlypounded Henry’s concerti,
especially now that she was pregnant again,
His meticulous nning was his way of ensuring their well-being in his impending absence.
Alfred’s heart grew heavier when he beard this
He finished his cigarette in silence and gently patted Henry’s shoulder. “Henry. I give you my word’
fi a quivering voice, he continued. “Don’t be away for so long. Remember to meniru soon. Crystal and
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dren await you, and we we await your return too
inule crepit onto Henry’s face
Alfred inngered for a moment before departing the room, unexpectedly encountering Melora on
She was bncing a tray of food in her hands, and the good seemed decent
Altred halted in his tracks and fixed his gaze on her Ennually, he fished out a cigareste from his per 3 s
and said, You’ve taken up cooking?”
There was a faint glisten to his eyes a detail not lost on Melora She telt a pang of disconfort and low
gor her own grievances at that moment Sincerely, she said, “Thank you for vising my brother
Allred smile faded even more
Staring at the young woman he once held dear, he felt a wave of sentiments wash over him
He had believed his life to be quite challenging, yet, as hepared it to Henry’s, it seemed not quite
as burdensome.
Alfred’s obligations on official matters called him away
Cigarette dangling from his lips, he tenderly patted Melora’s head. “I’m heading off now. Call me if you
need anything”
“Okay,” Melora acknowledged.
He watched her for a moment longer, his gaze lingering, before retracting his hand and descending the
stairs with a slow stride.
However, just as he reached the bottom of the stairs, he suddenly turned to ask, “How… are things
going with that person?”
Melora paused.
When she spoke again, her voice wasced with bitterness. “We didn’t get along, so we broke up With
that said, she headed upstairs.
Alfred watched her disappear around the corner.
He should be pleased that her matchmaking session had failed, but he could not bring himself to feel
that. After all, he was acutely aware that, if not for him and Berthold, she would have effortlessly found
a suitable partner.
Ultimately, he was the one who doomed her.
By the ume Crystal came back, it was night.
She found Henry in the study, flipping through the pages of his diary.
Like before, when he saw her, he returned the diary to its spot in the drawer.
Crystal said nothing about it.
Approaching him, she then embraced him and asked, “Did Uncle Alfred visit today?”
Henry famned an affirmation.
Right as he intended to ry to her what Altred told him, a sudden haze clouded his mind
taking in his dazed look, Crystal found her heart sinking
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Casping his hand she ced it on her belly and soothingly muttered, “Melura’s watching over skyfer
tonight Henry, why don’t we take a stroll in the garden together
It had been days since he started holing himself up at home, and Crystal was well aware that he
confined himself indoors for fear of forgetting to return home one day
Crystal felt torn, and her heart ached, She was the one who had taken away his freedom If not for her.
Henry would not be wrestling with such internal struggle
In the garden, she intertwined her fingers with his, enjoying the fleeting warmth between them
Moonlight bathed them in its gentle glow as she raised her head to study her husband’s features
He was as charming as ever, but there were moments when his gaze reflected a sense of foreignness.
Eventually, he started making it challenging for her to find him. Then, one day, Crystal found a note in
his pocket, a simple reminder written on it: Stay in the basement until you remember Crystal.
Tears flowed for a long while after she read those words,
Maybe, she thought, I shouldn’t keep him by my side anymore. He’s losing his happiness by staying
with me.
Henry would still be himself even when his memories of Crystal were gone.
That night, Crystal sumbed to slumber with tear-stained cheeks.
In the morning, when she woke, she found a stalk of white rose by the side of her pillow, dew-kissed as
always. Heart melting, she called out his name tenderly, “Henry…”
The room was silent.
Its stillness unsettled her. She did not even have the time to slip on her slippers before rushing down
the stairs.
“Henry? Henry! Henry Miller!”