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

gulped and said. “Miss Miller

a few moments before he replied, “Put her

“What the hell are you up to, Alfred? You left me behind all those years ago! You just assumed that I

him, she felt a surge of emotions well up inside her again and hung up the phone. Her assistant put her phone away. She was in shock from what 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 passed her the blazer on purpose. He had meant for her to

she has finally grown up. But that’s not enough. Otherwise,

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

smiled faintly. “If she hears you calling her a child, she’ll throw

already over

arrived home with

Skyler before going home. When he saw Berthold,

preparing food in the

hugged her from behind. “Are Melora

she was doing and

said, “Don’t do that with the kids around,

back of her neck. “Skyler’s seen us plenty

still have to

Instead, he caressed

out every day, so her waist

feel good yesterday?”

Crystal’s face burned.

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to say about whatever had happened while the two of

limit after holding back for so long. Now that they had slept together once yesterday, he was looking for another chance to sleep together. However, he was still considerate and changed the topic once she started to seem

planning to film a movie. Is that

joining the film industry. He couldn’t help but wonder

hummed in response.

a low voice, she said, “I want to make a movie about theater. I wanted Ingrid to be the lead actress, but she had something going on with Uncle Alfred for a while back then. But

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

a very famous celebrity, so Alfred’s involvement with

he rested his chin on Crystal’s shoulder and muttered, “That’s because she’s married and has kids. If she was still

young man she had met at the gala that