Crystal's One Night of Love

Joshua heard David’s order to forbid the Quinn family members from entering the Miller residence when he arrived.

He stood awkwardly at the front door and asked shakily, “Are you really cutting ties with me, David?”

Spying Joshua’s pale, sickly complexion, David felt a twinge of guilt.

Still, David had other roles to prioritize.

He was the head of the Miller family, Crystal’s father-in-law, and Skyler’s grandfather. His family could not afford to be entangled with the Quinn family any longer in order to protect Crystal and her daughter. David hardened his heart and nodded. “That’s right! Our friendship ends here!”

Joshua leaned heavily against the door handle, looking as though he was about to fall at any moment.

Is my decades-long friendship with David fated to end as well? What have I done wrong? Why can’t I seem to hold on to the people who matter to me?

He did not realize he had mused out loud, and David replied, “As a man, you should’ve been more decisive! If you had chased after Krystal after her misunderstanding, you wouldn’t be in this state today! You loved one woman but felt sorry for another, and that led you to make more and more mistakes! Today, you want to acknowledge Crystal as your daughter, yet you selfishly expected her to welcome Audrey with open arms. Joshua… what a mess you’ve made!”

Joshua blanched before looking toward Crystal and Skyler.

He was thankful, at least, that he still had an opportunity to see them.

Joshua only had one wish before he died. He asked Crystal hesitantly, “Can you call me ‘Dad’ once?”

Crystal stared at him calmly.

She was never one to drag her feet about things. She rejected his request and said, “Take care, Mr. Quinn.”

Hearing that, his expression paled even further.

A wry smile curved his lips, and he took a pretty trinket out of his pocket. It was a crystal toy that he had bought for Skyler. Alas, his hands shook so much that he lost his grip on the trinket, which shattered into pieces as it fell to the ground.

One of the crystal shards happened to cut Skyler’s calf, drawing blood.

Henry hurriedly carried Skyler and pressed a tissue against her wound. Then, he said to Crystal softly, “There’s anti-blood-clotting medication in her bag!”

Crystal quickly found the medication in Skyler’s bag and fed a pill to her daughter.

Blood continued to seep out of the wound on Skyler’s leg. The child was frightened of blood and whimpered in pl

in her father’s embrace.

Henry gazed at his daughter tenderly and tried his best to comfort her.

His annoyance at Joshua was also palpable in his gaze.

Meanwhile, Joshua was taken aback at the turn of events.

He only wanted to give the child a toy and did not mean to cause her any harm.

David’s heart ached as he witnessed his granddaughter’s discomfort. He said to Joshua coolly, “I won’t blame you since you didn’t mean it. Joshua… just go. Don’t bother Crystal from now on. She has suffered enough. Let her live her life in peace!”

feeling utterly dispirited.

grumble, “It’s just a small cut!

and added, “That

his credit, Joshua

gone, David reached over

granddaughter’s head and cooed, “Does it

face was scrunched in pain as she whined.

and blew lightly on her

out-of-character that the young girl eventually smiled.

“She looks like a carbon copy of you, but she behaves

proud as he spoke.

in reply, but

Rh-negative blood and hemophilia. I’m Rh- positive, so I can’t give her my blood. Her blood type is also rare in the blood bank, so we need to raise her more carefully compare to other

his words were loud and clear.

sacrifice their career to

mumbled in agreement.

shot her son a sidelong glance

and Skyler were left in the

you thinking. Henry? Are the two of you not planning to introduce my precious

a process to this. I can’t possibly drag Crystal to the marriage registrar this instant! Plus,

Skyler chimed in, “Mommy always

was speechless at his

and questioned, “That’s how you’re

his granddaughter, his demeanor changed entirely. He declared sweetly, “Your grandpa will fix their relationship!”

in

her grandfather’s lap and planted kisses all over David’s face. Occasionally, she pressed her cheek

for his

as he asked Henry. “When will you take over my position at the company, Henry? Since Crystal is pursuing her own career too, why

knew exactly what David

and replied carefully, “Dad, I’m busy enough with Seeas Corporation. If I

chuckled and said, “Nah, it won’t kill you! You look pretty energetic to me!”

that Henry and Crystal didn’t behave like

is

side, Julia was having tea with

looking as elegant and beautiful as ever. Sadly, her brows were always crinkled with concern over Henry

Crystal still could not bring herself to call Julia “Mrs.

Julia as her mom and poured tea for her. The

Crystal… of course I hope you can forgive Henry, but I can’t deny he made a huge mistake in the past! If you’re still upset at him, you have my full support to teach him a lesson or two!”

Crystal’s hands as

match for the warmth and sincerity in her

and met Julia’s gaze.

his hands naturally on her shoulder and said tenderly, “Lunch is

in acknowledgment.