Crystal's One Night of Love

Soon after David left, Sylvester’s mother, Chelsea, staggered over, accompanied by a few family members.

One of them was Riya.

She was Robert’s sister.

“How’s Sylvester?” Chelsea grasped Henry’s arm, her emotions running high.

Even though Henry was distressed, he patiently comforted her, “He’s not in a life-threatening condition, but he may need a long time to recover. Mrs. Sloan, I’ll hire the best plastic surgeon.”

Plastic surgeon… Chelsea’s legs went weak.

Just then, a doctor happened to approach and informed her of Sylvester’s condition. Fortunately, he was conscious, so the Sloans immediately went to see him.

Even across the corridor, Henry could still hear Chelsea’s heartbreaking cries.

She probably can’t accept the fact that her son has been disfigured. Henry felt awful.

Julia gently patted her son’s shoulder, uttering softly, “Henry, you should get your wounds treated. I’ll stay here with Crystal. She’ll be terrified if she wakes up and sees you in this state.”

Henry leaned against the wall, running his fingers through his hair in frustration. “Mom, I’m not in the mood!”

Although Julia’s heart ached for her son, she didn’t speak further and stayed with him outside the emergency room.

The long wait was unbearable.

An hour passed, then two.

Four hours later, the doors to the emergency room opened, and the doctor came out, removing his face. mask.

“How’s my wife?” Henry hurriedly asked.

The doctor contemplated for a few seconds before uttering softly, “Mr. Miller, based on our examination, Mrs. Miller didn’t sustain serious external injuries. However, her brain was hit by fragments, which caused a moderate concussion. She should’ve woken up by now, but strangely, there are no signs of her regaining consciousness. Her body is currently in a dormant state. An analogy for her condition is like the power- saving mode of a phone.”

Henry was slightly taken aback.

The doctor sighed. “Mrs. Miller is pregnant. If she remains like this for more than a week, it can be detrimental to the baby.”

“Isn’t there any way to wake her up?”

“We’ll check on her again tomorrow morning.”

Subsequently, the doctor re-entered the emergency room.

Henry leaned against the wall as if he was drained of all strength in an instant. Julia supported him and spoke in a teary voice. “Henry, you must stay strong! Crystal will wake up.”

Henry looked up and uttered in an undertone, “Mom, I should’ve treated her better.” Crystal must be tired, I suppose? If I had been nicer to her, would she be unwilling to continue staying asleep and wake up at once?

Afterward, Crystal was sent to a VIP ward.

Wearing a blue and white hospital gown, she lay still on the bed. Beneath a thin blanket, her slightly protruding belly was visible.

Her face was pale, with a few scrapes on one side.

Henry, having refused a blood transfusion, had his wounds treated and changed into fresh clothes. He stayed by Crystal’s bedside, holding her cold hand and boring his dark eyes into her face.

Julia couldn’t help but wipe the tears trickling down the corner of her eyes at the sight of his devastated mien.

Henry said softly, “Mom, go check on the Sloans and see if they need any help.”

Julia nodded.

As their family owed the Sloans a huge debt of gratitude, they couldn’t neglect the latter at that moment.

Only Henry and Crystal were left alone inside the ward following Julia’s departure. An eerie silence filled the air. A drop of tear fell on Crystal’s hand.

It was Henry who shed the tear.

“Crystal, I regret it so much. I shouldn’t have let you attend the premiere. Even if I know I shouldn’t confine you, given another chance, I would rather have kept you home at all times.”

His hot tears rolled down his checks and dropped on the back of Crystal’s hand.

Still, she remained senseless.

Just like the doctor said, she had gone into hibernation. She couldn’t hear his pleas or his confessions. Even if the love she ever wanted in her life was close to her reach, Crystal couldn’t embrace it.

The night deepened.

and said tenderly, “It’s snowing heavily, and everything is covered in a white layer of snow. The kids at home must be delighted. If you wake

gently caressed Crystal’s face as he spoke.

tip of his fingers caused his nose to sting and tears to well up in his eyes.

from burying his face in her neck and croaking, “Crystal, the doctor said you might wake up tomorrow morning, but I can’t even wait a

happen, he dared not close his eyes for even a

the ground outside was blanketed in snow,

seemed her body had grown colder.

working all night, rushed

took off his coat and placed it outside before lightly stepping into the room.

Henry nodded.

sent your mom to care for the children. They still

was still fixed on Crystal.

something so you have the strength to care for your wife. Listen to me and do as I say.”

head in agreement and wolfed down the food.

breakfast, he returned to sit by Crystal’s

to her, telling her about their children, hoping to stir her awake.

David knew he couldn’t reason with him. If the

doctor arrived for a check-up, he

feet and asked calmly. “What will happen if she doesn’t wake up?”

couldn’t bring himself to upset them further. “The most immediate concern is the baby. However, if she remains like this for too long, it could also

improvement in her condition would have to depend on

again permeated the air inside the ward, only by the sound of falling snow

the window.

he cherished deeply, much like his own daughter, Melora. The thought of

have a strong temper and bring bad luck to the people around me. Dad, is it

“Nonsense! Both of you are fine. Henry, you shouldn’t think

lump

sleeping face, brushing away her stray hair. We’ve just fallen in love. How

felt time pass so agonizingly slow.

felt like punishment to him.

the verge of a breakdown. At that moment, no one

he was Crystal’s husband and their children’s

days, Henry lost ten

the

keep the children in the

them to see

the bed, Skyler immediately welled up and shed tears. However, she didn’t cry out loud. Instead, she rushed to her mother’s bedside, gently

touched Crystal’s hand, his eyes also brimming

to understand what was happening and simply called out to his

the latter’s. At that instant, his sorrow was overwhelming. Crystal, the kids are here. They’re all here to visit you. They miss you dearly. If you can feel even the slightest, please wake up,

scared. He was afraid of

broken-hearted Crystal would be when she woke

best experts in the country

with her, repeatedly calling her name, but she continued to lie there. not showing even the slightest

in the blink of an

of specialists examined Crystal’s condition, the

Henry wore only a white shirt and

six days. Our examinations show the fetus’ heart rate is decreasing. If she doesn’t wake up in another two days, not only will the child be in danger, but it’ll also pose a serious threat to Mrs.

intervention? Henry narrowed his eyes, forcefully grabbing the doctor by

merely stared

a long while, Henry released

Mr. Miller. Please think our suggestion

Henry didn’t answer.

in the pitch-black night, letting the breeze caress against his face as he stared at the snowy scene outside. It seems as if ever since Crystal fell into a coma, the snow hasn’t stopped falling. Perhaps even the heavens are mourning our impending separation, or perhaps for the parting of ways between us and our unborn child. I know how much Crystal loves this child she’s

a cigarette, finding solace only when the smoke filled his lungs. After pulling on one cigarette, he returned to the

mother was wiping Crystal’s

husky voice. “Have the children gone

her eyes, nodded. “Melora took

and attentively wiped Crystal’s body, speaking softly as he did so. “Mom, I haven’t been a good husband. I can’t

to hold back her tears.

about our past, but I know I

“The mountain paths won’t be passable with

cheeks, replying almost indistinctly, “I didn’t believe in the heavens before, but now I’m truly desperate. Since Mr. Minsky could see one’s past

would gladly pay the price even if it meant sacrificing

well aware of the price