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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felt her scalp prickle with unease.

“Miss Miller is crying.”

he replied, “Put her on the phone.

“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

she had just 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 of the car, gently stroked his phone.

had meant for her to see

that’s not enough. Otherwise, she won’t be crying

seat. “Go back and cheer her up. She’s a child, after all. She needs

calling her

girl was already over thirty years old.

home

When he saw Berthold, he leaned down and patted

food in the

walked in and hugged her from behind. “Are Melora

what she was doing and

bit her lip and said, “Don’t do that with the kids around, Henry.

the back of her neck. “Skyler’s seen

have to be careful.”

argued with her. Instead, he caressed her slim waist.

to work out every day, so her waist was still firm and

feel good

Crystal’s face burned.

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happened while

after holding back for so long. Now that they had slept together once yesterday, he was looking

yesterday that you’re planning to film a movie.

film industry. He couldn’t help but wonder if Crystal had done

hummed in

Ingrid to be the lead actress, but she had something going on with Uncle Alfred for a while back then. But Melora was surprisingly supportive of the

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

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

married and has kids. If she was still single, I don’t think

young man she had met at the