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

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elegant and

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

left the

sight before them was enough

not at home. Behave

chuckle escaped Henry’s throat, and he whispered, “Does that mean I

at a loss

the photographer entered, and everyone got

session for fear she would get tired. Thankfully, the family of three was photogenic. Two hours

pictures. “If not for your identity, I would love to use this as an advertisement,

simply smiled in

Skyler, “Get changed. I’ll take you two out

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

on the couch and did some work on

a frown on

Huh?

away his phone and approached Crystal’s changing room. He knocked on the door

response, but there seemed to be the sound of the ball

the handle and turned

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<

Immediately, Henry shielded Skyler behind him and kicked the

and opened

held his breath. Two employees were each tied to a chair with their mouths stuffed with

spilled from

“Audrey!” Henry spat.

she was so skinny that she could not stand properly. Her cheeks were

face could

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 know how torturous it feels to lose that amount of blood?

shocked that she burst

downstairs,” Henry ordered

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

but said

trembled as she looked at 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 ran

sarcastically, “How

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

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

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was devoid of expression when he said, “Okay.

looked up and

just want

brought the blade closer to

Crystal’s neck, staining

muscles

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

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

Audrey pulled out

was a yellow

coldly, “I’m giving you a chance. Inject this into your body and I’ll let her go. This is some quality stuff. Once

finished speaking, she broke into mad

not take it anymore. While struggling, she screamed,

Henry forgetting her. She was afraid it would take his

and

to do at that moment was to

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

bent over and picked up the syringe with a look of

down Crystal’s face. “No,

distorted from the excitement that

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up, or I’ll

and

was instantly exposed in front of everyone. They were the arms that had hugged Crystal countless nights, yet they were slowly getting injected with

The air was still.

he saw was Crystal’s teary

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 back to you if I get a second life. Don’t cry. I

vision grew

the building opposite grow dark, followed by a

was shot