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.

long hair was tied up, and hanging by her ears

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looked elegant and

help but cradle her neck

exchange left

them was enough to make

not at

and he whispered, “Does that mean I don’t have to behave myself when we’re

a

then, the photographer entered,

Henry had only signed up for a two-hour session for fear she would get tired. Thankfully, the family of three was photogenic. Two hours was enough to take

photographer smiled while examining the pictures. “If not for your identity, I

smiled in

to both Crystal and Skyler, “Get changed. I’ll take you two

Skyler loved eating out.

for Crystal, the manager let Skyler play with a ball. The little girl was so delighted

sat on the couch and did some

on her face. “Daddy, the

Huh?

room. He knocked on the door gently and called

there seemed to be the sound of the ball bouncing on

the handle and turned it, but it would not

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Henry shielded Skyler behind

and opened with

employees were each tied to a chair with their mouths stuffed with rags. Crystal, on the other hand, was restrained by Audrey with

blood spilled from

“Audrey!” Henry spat.

wearing the employee 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

Audrey’s face could give

me to come out, did you? I wanted to see you, but you wouldn’t let me. I had no choice but to 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

that she burst into

downstairs,” Henry ordered

was too young to understand the gravity of the situation. All she could do was cry for her

said gently, “Be good and do as I

in a lot of pain, but

taking a few steps backward, she

commented sarcastically, “How

his fists and fixed his gaze on Crystal before turning to

do I 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

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devoid of expression when he said, “Okay. I forgive

looked up and

lying! You just want to

blade closer to Crystal’s

Crystal’s

throat muscles

life. She dared not call out to Henry for help either because she feared it would

on Audrey’s face again. “I don’t actually want to kill her because doing that will only make you remember her for the rest of your

Audrey pulled out a

was

it near Henry’s feet, Audrey uttered coldly, “I’m giving you a chance. Inject this into your body and I’ll let her go. This is some quality stuff. Once you inject

she broke into mad

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

not afraid of Henry forgetting her.

and

at that moment was

Henry loved both Crystal and Skyler. He would

picked up the syringe with

down Crystal’s

was distorted from the excitement that was coursing

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at Henry fixedly. “Hurry up, or I’ll kill her. One,

and rolled up

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

The air was still.

saw was Crystal’s

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, but I never expect us to separate so soon. Crystal, I swear I’ll come

his vision grew

opposite grow dark, followed by

was shot in