Crystal's One Night of Love

Chapter 17 There Was Nothing as Agonizing as This!

After Crystal’s break, it was time for her to take the stage.

Seth didn’t bother her. He waited until Crystal got off work, then found a spot where they could discuss the details.

Since Sophia was good and obedient, Crystal agreed to teach her.

Seth offered Crystal a sizable amount‘ in tuition fees, and he even paid for two months‘ worth of lessons in advance, so Crystal had slightly more money to get by.

She knew that Seth was using this as an alternate way to help her out. If it were before, Crystal might’ve declined the offer, but she had to let go of her pride at times like this.

When Crystal got off work and went back home, she found that Anna wasn’t around.

Crystal gave her a call, and Anna said that she would be returning soon.

About half an hour later, Anna finally came back. Crystal was about to serve the woman some supper when she noticed that half of Anna’s arm was swollen.

“What happened to your arm?” Crystal helped Anna to a seat.

Anna said nonchalantly, “I’m getting old. I can’t believe my arm became swollen from doing simple work,”

a chill in her heart, and she immediately checked Anna’s palms.

palms, which used to be slender and delicate from attentive care, now had shiny blisters

them in

couldn’t suppress her emotions. She treated Anna’s wounds, then went back to her room and took

let Anna work outside.

night, Crystal sobbed for a long

morning, there were obvious circles under her eyes, and no amount of concealer could hide them.

you can’t handle it. Worst comes to worst, I’ll just sell

her by saying, “Things will get better after this. I’ll take care of

say

things, then went to work at the

certain Miss Miller is looking for you.

and she quickly caught sight of Melora right

want to get involved with the woman either. She could only

already spotted

tell me why you’ve declined to play the piano at my birthday banquet?

she finished asking the question, everyone

the colleagues at the music center knew about Crystal’s