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 were

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elegant and

not help but cradle her neck and murmur,

exchange left the employees

them was enough

hissed, “We’re not

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

a

then, the photographer entered, and everyone

would get tired. Thankfully, the family of three was photogenic. Two hours

the photographer smiled while examining the pictures. “If not

smiled in

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

Skyler loved eating out.

room to get changed. While waiting for Crystal, the manager let Skyler play with a ball. The

on the couch and

a frown on her face.

Huh?

approached Crystal’s changing room. He knocked on the door gently and called out,

be the sound of the ball bouncing

turned it, but it

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shielded Skyler behind

shook and opened with

opened, Henry held his breath. Two employees were each tied to a chair with their mouths stuffed with rags. Crystal, on the other hand, was restrained by Audrey with a blade pressed to

blood spilled from

“Audrey!” Henry spat.

uniform of the studio, but she was so skinny that she could not stand properly. Her cheeks

on Audrey’s face could give one

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

shocked that she burst

downstairs,”

Skyler was too young to understand the gravity of the situation. All she could do was

on a stern face but said gently, “Be good

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

taking a

commented sarcastically, “How

and fixed his gaze on Crystal before turning

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

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face was devoid of expression when he said,

up

You just want to save this

brought the blade closer to

from Crystal’s neck, staining the white.

muscles

She dared not

face again. “I don’t actually want to kill her because doing that will only

then, Audrey pulled out a

it was a

her go. This is some quality stuff. Once you inject this into your body, I’ll be free from all this

she finished speaking, she broke

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

was not afraid of Henry forgetting her. She was afraid it would take his

stared at Crystal and

to do at that moment was to buy

her life. Henry loved both Crystal and Skyler. He would not let anything happen to Crystal even if it

the syringe with a look of determination. “I’ll inject

down Crystal’s face.

distorted from the excitement that was coursing through her veins.

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fixedly. “Hurry up, or I’ll kill

and rolled up

exposed in front of everyone. They were the arms that had hugged

The air was still.

saw was Crystal’s

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 back to you if I get a second life. Don’t cry. I can’t say anything, but I know you know what I’m

his vision

was the building opposite

was shot in