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.

and hanging by her ears were the

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looked elegant and

could not help but cradle her

exchange left the

them was enough to make

“We’re not at

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

a loss

photographer entered, and everyone got to

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

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

simply smiled in

Crystal and Skyler, “Get

Skyler loved eating out.

let Skyler play with a ball. The little girl

couch and did some work on

frown on her face. “Daddy, the

Huh?

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

to be the sound of the

and turned

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Immediately, Henry shielded Skyler behind him and kicked

sturdy door shook and opened with a

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

spilled from

“Audrey!” Henry spat.

could not stand properly. Her cheeks were sunken, and a lifeless aura enveloped her. She looked nothing like her glorious self in

face

you did not expect 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 know how torturous it feels to lose that amount

that she burst into

downstairs,” Henry ordered

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

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

was in a lot of pain, but she forced herself to say calmly, “Do

welled up in Skyler’s eyes. After taking

commented sarcastically,

his gaze on Crystal before turning to Audrey.

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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was devoid of expression when he said,

up

You just want

the blade

flowed from Crystal’s neck,

muscles

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

kill her because doing that will only make you remember her for the rest

pulled out a

was a yellow

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

speaking, she broke into mad

she screamed, “Henry, no!

Henry forgetting her. She was afraid

and

do at that

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

syringe with

Crystal’s face. “No,

the excitement that was coursing through her veins.

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up, or

his coat and rolled up his

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

The air was still.

saw was Crystal’s

sorry, Crystal. I’m sorry for making 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, 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

vision grew

building opposite grow dark, followed by a muffled

shot in the