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

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elegant

could not help but cradle her neck and murmur, “You look

left

sight before them was enough to make their imaginations

“We’re not

that mean I don’t have to behave myself

a loss

the photographer entered, and everyone

would get tired. Thankfully, the family of

was over, the photographer smiled while examining the pictures. “If not for your identity, I would love to use this as an advertisement,

simply smiled in

said to both Crystal and Skyler, “Get changed.

Skyler loved eating out.

into the changing room to get changed. While waiting for Crystal, the manager let Skyler play with a ball. The little girl was so delighted that she kept playing

sat on the couch and did some work

him with a frown on her face.

Huh?

room. He knocked on the door gently and called out,

there seemed to be the sound of the ball bouncing on

grabbed the handle and turned it, but it would not

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sank. Immediately, Henry shielded Skyler behind him

shook and opened

with their mouths stuffed with rags. Crystal, on the other hand, was restrained by Audrey

blood 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

on Audrey’s face could

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

so shocked that

downstairs,”

the gravity of the situation. All she could do was cry

a stern face but said gently, “Be good and do as

her mother. Crystal was in a lot of pain, but she forced herself to say calmly, “Do as

in Skyler’s eyes. After taking a few steps backward, she

sarcastically, “How

clenched his fists and fixed his gaze on Crystal before turning to Audrey. “What

Henry in the eyes, her gaze suddenly filled with affection. “I want to go back to the past. Henry… my regret

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expression when he said, “Okay. I

looked up and

just want to save

blade

from Crystal’s neck,

throat muscles

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

“I don’t actually want to kill her because

then, Audrey pulled out

it was

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

she broke into

she screamed, “Henry, no! Don’t take it! Don’t take

her.

stared at Crystal and said sternly,

needed to do at that moment

had lost her mind. A simple provocation could make Crystal lose her life. Henry loved both Crystal and Skyler. He would not let anything

syringe with a look

Crystal’s

from the excitement that was coursing through

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up, or I’ll kill

removed his coat and

strong and good-looking arm was instantly exposed in front of everyone. They were the arms that had

The air was still.

was Crystal’s

you sad all the time. Don’t cry. It 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

building opposite grow dark, followed by

was shot