Crystal's One Night of Love

At two o’clock in the afternoon. Henry returned to the mansion first to pick Crystal up swinging by the kindergarten for Skyler.

“Skyler, your parents are here.” The teacher smiled.

Skyler, in her floral dress, said proudly. “Mommy and Daddy are going to get their wedding photos taken. I’m going to get mine taken, too!”

Everyone in the class laughed, including the teacher. “I’ll take you to them,” she said.

The teacher took the little girl’s hand and led her to Henry. The former liked Skyler so much that she felt a little reluctant about handing her over to Henry.

Skyler waved her hand and said, “See you tomorrow, Miss Wall!”

As soon as Skyler got into the car, she fixed her gaze on Crystal’s belly. “Mommy, when will

brother be coming out? Do I need to go to sleep for him to come out?”

my

That left Crystal speechless.

Henry put on his seatbelt and answered with a smile. “You’ll need to sleep many nights before your little brother comes out.”

Skyler seemed a little disappointed, but she quickly pulled herself together. “The other kids at school say their fathers want babies too, so they work hard to plant carrots every night. Daddy, did Mommy’s belly become big because you planted carrots?”

Crystal’s cheeks turned as red as an apple.

Henry, who was about to start the engine, exchanged glances with Crystal through the

rearview mirror.

He chuckled in a suggestive way, making Crystal’s face feel hotter.

It was only after some time did Henry let her off. He stepped on the gas pedal and explained to his beloved daughter, “The kids aren’t exactly right. You’ll find out when you grow up.”

Skyler trusted him, so she stopped asking questions.

Henry focused on driving and did not say a word. After all, his wife and daughter were in the

car.

Half an hour later, they arrived at a high-end bridal studio.

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The second the car pulled up, the manager stepped forward to open the door for them, smiling professionally. “Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Miller. We’ve cleared the studio to provide the best service for you.”

Henry nodded approvingly while carrying Skyler out of the car. The little girl seemed exceptionally excited, skipping as she followed beside her mother.

Crystal picked a beautiful dress for Skyler.

On the second floor, the employees took the couples to try on their wedding outfits.

Henry did not take long to get changed. His outfit was a black velvet coat paired with a white

shirt.

The combination made him appear young and noble.

The young employees could not help but stare at him.

Henry remained emotionless. He simply sat in the VIP area and waited for Crystal and Skyler to finish changing their outfits. Skyler was the first to come out. She looked beautiful in the champagne-colored tulle dress and with her curly hair tied up with a hair band.

It was Skyler’s first time getting all dolled up.

She felt a little shy and burrowed into her father’s embrace.

The employee smiled at the interaction. “The little girl looks beautiful. She looks like her mother!”

Lowering his head to look at the little girl whom he brought up. Henry felt his heart soften. He took her hand and brought her to the full-length mirror to let her view her reflection.

I really look nice! Daddy looks nice too!

Skyler’s eyes sparkled.

A smile formed on Henry’s lips. Just as he was about to speak, the changing room door opened, and out came Crystal.

Henry’s breath caught in his chest.

Although he had seen her every side, he was still stunned by her appearance.

The white wedding gown wrapped perfectly around her upper body including her slender waistline. The hem was decorated with complicated yet gorgeous lace.

tied up, and hanging by her ears were the pearl

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looked elegant and

but cradle her neck

left

sight before them was enough to make their

not at

throat, and he whispered, “Does that mean I don’t have to

at a loss

then, the photographer entered, and

for fear she would get tired. Thankfully, the family of three was photogenic. Two hours was enough to take all

while examining the pictures. “If not

smiled

said to both Crystal and Skyler,

Skyler loved eating out.

waiting for Crystal, the manager let Skyler play with a ball. The little

couch and did

on her face. “Daddy, the ball fell in

Huh?

changing room. He knocked on the door gently

to be the sound

grabbed the handle and turned it,

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Immediately, Henry shielded Skyler behind him and kicked

sturdy door shook and

to a chair with their mouths stuffed with rags. Crystal, on the other hand, was

spilled from Crystal’s

“Audrey!” Henry spat.

uniform of the studio, but she was so skinny that she could not stand properly. Her cheeks were sunken, and a lifeless aura enveloped her. She looked nothing like her

on Audrey’s face

take my life. Those idiots sent me to the hospital. I’ve planned. all this just to meet you. Aren’t you surprised?” Suddenly, she yelled, “You’re heartless, Henry! You almost drained me to save your daughter! Do you know how torturous it feels to lose that amount of blood? You don’t! Because you only care about that b*tch and her

was so shocked that

downstairs,” Henry

understand the gravity of the situation. All she

a stern face but said gently, “Be good

she looked at her mother. Crystal was in a lot of pain,

Skyler’s eyes. After taking a few steps

commented sarcastically,

and fixed his gaze on Crystal

want?” Audrey laughed maniacally. She stared Henry in the eyes, her gaze suddenly filled with affection. “I want to go back to the past. Henry… my regret is that ridiculous time. Can you forgive me? As long as you forgive me and make peace with

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face was devoid of expression when he said, “Okay.

looked up and

You just want to save

brought the blade

blood flowed from Crystal’s neck,

muscles became

even breathe, for a single movement would cost her life. She dared not call out to Henry

broke out on Audrey’s face again. “I don’t actually want to kill her because doing that will

then, Audrey pulled

was a yellow

Inject this into your body and I’ll let her go. This is some quality stuff. Once you inject this into your body, I’ll be free from all this pain. That’s because you’ll slowly forget

she finished speaking, she broke into mad

While struggling, she screamed, “Henry, no! Don’t

Henry forgetting her. She was afraid it

stared at Crystal and said sternly,

he needed to do at that moment was

simple provocation could make Crystal lose her life. Henry loved both Crystal and Skyler. He would not let anything happen

the syringe with

Crystal’s

from the excitement that was coursing through

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Henry fixedly. “Hurry up, or

his coat and

of everyone. They were the arms that had hugged Crystal countless nights, yet they

The air was still.

he saw was

makes my heart ache. This is nothing. It’s nothing compared to the harm I’ve caused you. It doesn’t hurt. Crystal, I actually believe the abbot’s words about me bringing bad luck to the people around me. I’ve always been afraid,

vision grew

he saw was the building opposite grow dark, followed by

was shot