Crystal's One Night of Love

Inside was a diamond ring.

It was flawless and looked to be around twelve carats.

Melora froze in shock and her eyes slowly welled up with tears.

When her relationship with Alfred had been well all those years ago, she had always imagined him proposing to her. She used to curl up in his embrace and fantasize about him pulling out a diamond ring At that time, the future had seemed bright for them.

Sadly, even though their child was now old enough to walk, the ring was still tucked away in Alfred’s pocket.

She didn’t know who to feel more sorry for-herself or Alfred.

Berthold cuddled up to his mother and asked quietly. “Why are you crying, Mommy?”

Melora shook her head in response.

Crystal stroked Berthold’s small head and carried him in her arms. In a low voice, she said, “Melora. I’ve never asked, but Uncle Alfred has been bringing you up these past few years. I have a feeling he prepared -this for you.”

She didn’t try to defend him in any way,

After all, Melora had wasted four years of her youth on their relationship.

A woman’s youth only lasted so long.

Crystal left with Berthold. Melora still had an appointment to rush to, but she was in a horrible condition. The memories of the day he abandoned her came flooding back and she couldn’t stop sobbing in the car. She felt more helpless than ever.

Alfred’s blazer was still draped over her legs.

She knew he still wanted to keep her right by his side.

That old man has almost betrayed our relationship for his so-called career. How dare he wave around a ring in my face like that?

Melora wept like a little girl.

Her phone rang and the assistant saw that it was a call from Alfred.

She had naturally heard some of what had happened between them since she had been working for Melora for a long time. Gently, she said, “It’s from Mr. Lodge.”

“I’m not picking up.”

Her assistant hesitated for a second and picked up anyway.

Alfred didn’t know he was speaking to her assistant instead of Melora. He said softly, “Melora, have you seen the ring in the pocket of my blazer? Help me watch over it, okay? I need to propose with it later.”

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her scalp prickle with unease.

gulped and said. “Miss Miller is

a few moments before he replied, “Put her

the phone from her assistant. “What the hell are you up to, Alfred? You left me behind all those years ago! You just assumed that I couldn’t wait for you because you thought I was young and immature. What makes you

heard over the call. Does that mean that Miss Miller and Mr. Lodge have gotten to the point where they have discussed marriage? On the other end of the call, Alfred, seated in the backseat

blazer on purpose. He had meant for her to see the

many years, she has finally grown up. But that’s not

look at Alfred from the front seat. “Go back

faintly. “If she hears you calling

little girl was already

arrived home

and picked up Skyler before going home. When he saw Berthold, he leaned down and

food in

and hugged her from behind. “Are Melora and Uncle

and

the

back of her neck. “Skyler’s seen us

to be

her. Instead, he caressed her slim waist.

out every day, so

you feel

Crystal’s face burned.

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say about whatever had happened while the two of them were drunk.

they had slept together once yesterday, he was

yesterday that you’re planning

had been rumors of Clementine joining the film industry. He couldn’t help but wonder if Crystal

hummed in response.

want to make a movie about theater. I wanted Ingrid to be the lead actress, but she had something going

was a fan of hers. He had accompanied his mother to quite a few of her shows.

famous celebrity, so Alfred’s involvement with her did not come as a

and has kids. If she was still single, I don’t think Melora would be very

man she had met at the gala