Crystal's One Night of Love

Chapter 172 She Lost Too Much In Just One Night

Henry’s gaze darkened.

In a hoarse voice, he said, “Let’s talk at home, Crystal.”

Refusing to back down, she asked again, “Do you love me?”

The man knitted his brows and kept mum:

Crystal anticipated that response from him. I know he can’t answer me because he doesn’t love me and doesn’t want to lie to me.

The diamond ring in her hand slipped from her grasp, landing on the ground with a faint sound.

It mirrored the delicate state of their relationship, quietly shattering, unlike the dramatic breakup that Henry once had with Audrey. The silent pain was hers alone to bear.

Crystal locked eyes with Henry and spoke in a soft tone. “Henry, I don’t want anything anymore. Don’t worry. I won’t pester you any longer, and you no longer need to bind me with the ties of marriage, either. Like I’ve mentioned before, you’re free to live your life as you wish!”

With that, Crystal turned around, summoning her strength to walk away, determined to maintain her dignity. Even in her departure, she was determined to do so with grace and poise. We’ve all fallen in love with a jerk at least once in our lives, and I’m sure we’ve all been deceived by men. I’ll just consider it a gamble that didn’t go in my favor. It’s okay. I may have stumbled, but it won’t prevent me from getting back up.

Crystal made a vow that the name of Henry Miller would never appear as her spouse on her household. registry.

“Crystal!” Henry ran after her and grabbed her hand.

Crystal tried shaking him off, but he refused to let go. “Listen to me! I’m not toying with your feelings. I-

No matter how hard she tried, Crystal could not break free from the man’s grasp.

In a composed tone, she uttered, “Indeed, you’re not in love with me. You’re simply tolerating my presence. You can’t reject your first love, and you can’t bear to cause her pain. That’s why you chose to ignore my pain. It’s over between us, Henry!”

Henry gritted his teeth and pulled her into his arms. “Let’s go back and talk!”

All of a sudden, the nurse in the ward exclaimed, “M-Miss Quinn!

Crystal turned around and looked in Audrey’s direction with her bloodshot eyes.

The ashen-faced Audrey was wearing a smile despite the blood dripping from her severely injured wrist. She threatened, “Henry! You can’t abandon me. If you leave with her, I’ll kill myself!”

Henry hurriedly walked over to apply pressure to Audrey’s wound.

“Audrey, when will

she replied, “You should know the answer!”

the drama unfold. I have had enough of this. Once we

go to Ferropene. And I won’t have to wait for him in the long, lonely

away. She was sick of the drama between those two

a trip back

dismantled the decorations she had meticulously prepared for Valentine’s Day. The extravagant Michelin-starred dining table

from Ferropene’s Royal Academy

these tasks, Crystal packed her belongings, ready

phone rang. It

right now. Your dad fell, and he’s in critical condition. He wants to see you one last time! Crystal,

burst into tears, teetering on the edge of a mental

consciousness, held Anna’s hand firmly, calling out Crystal’s name over and over. He longed to see her one

final moments, what worried him the most was his

crumbled before Crystal’s eyes.

aside and rushed

stepped hard on the gas pedal, determined to reach her destination quickly.

it difficult to distinguish her tears from the raindrops on the windshield. Come

assure him. that she would take good care of Anna. Above all, she

down Crystal’s face.

a loud crash rang

froze still, stunned for

the heavy rain, she hurriedly got out of the vehicle and opened the hood, only to be greeted. by a

car had broken down.

a taxi. But on Valentine’s Day, the streets were congested with young couples returning home

to reach a nearby shopping

In

a taxi.

rain drenched her clothes, and her shoes and pants were

+5 Bonus

and as Crystal stepped into a small pothole, she tumbled onto the

her heel throbbed with piercing pain, rendering

walk.

ride. Car after car zoomed by, splashing water onto her and

Crystal grabbed her phone and dialed Henry’s number. Perhaps he could offer me a ride

only wish was to see her father

a few times, she received the same automated message over and again: Sorry, the

her eyes in the midst

night was unprecedentedly cold and dark.