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.

looked at the pitch-black night sky outside the window 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 up, I’ll take you home. You can sip on hot milk and watch

Crystal’s face as he

sensation at the tip of his fingers caused his nose

from burying his face in her neck and croaking, “Crystal, the doctor said you might wake up

dared not close his eyes for even a second, afraid he might miss the

outside was

seemed her body had

morning, David, after working all night, rushed back to the

body was layered with frost, so when he entered, he carefully took off his coat and placed it outside before lightly stepping into the room. “She hasn’t woken up

Henry nodded.

handed over some breakfast and said, “I sent your mom to care for the children.

still fixed on Crystal.

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

his head in agreement and wolfed down the food.

breakfast, he returned to sit by Crystal’s bedside to keep her

their children,

couldn’t reason with him. If the roles

the doctor arrived for a check-up, he shook his head

to his feet and asked calmly. “What will happen if she doesn’t wake

such devoted family members, the doctor 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

that point. Any improvement in her condition would have to depend

permeated the air inside the ward, only by the

by the window.

dismayed as Crystal was someone he cherished deeply, much like his own daughter, Melora. The

out behind him. “Mr. Minsky once said that I have a strong temper and bring bad luck to the people around me. Dad, is it because of me that Crystal keeps

responded hoarsely, “Nonsense! Both of you are fine. Henry, you shouldn’t think like that!”

feeling a lump in his

Crystal’s sleeping face, brushing away her stray hair. We’ve just fallen in love. How can she bear

felt time pass so

felt like punishment to him.

At that moment, no one could help him, not his

husband and their

mere three days, Henry lost

that the sight of

keep the children in the dark any longer.

to see their mother.

shed tears. However, she didn’t cry out loud. Instead, she rushed to her mother’s bedside, gently resting her head

hand, his eyes also

happening and simply called out to

here. They’re all here to visit

scared. He was afraid of losing their unborn child.

to imagine how broken-hearted Crystal would be when she woke up one day and

hired the best experts in the

her name, but she continued to lie

the blink

ten at night, after the group of specialists examined Crystal’s

inside the corridor was freezing, but Henry wore only a white shirt and

solemnly. “It’s been 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. Miller’s health. Our suggestion is

the doctor by the collar. “What did you say?”

merely

while, Henry released

said, “We’re sorry, Mr. Miller. Please

Henry didn’t answer.

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 carrying, and I love the baby

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

mother was wiping

a husky voice. “Have the

her eyes, nodded.

softly as he did so. “Mom, I haven’t been a good

struggled to hold back her tears.

tenderly wiped Crystal’s face. “I’ve indeed forgotten about our past, but I know I love her. Mom, I want to visit

“The mountain paths won’t be passable with the

in the heavens before, but now I’m truly desperate. Since Mr. Minsky could see one’s past and predict one’s future, he must be capable of waking Crystal

would gladly pay the price even if it meant sacrificing his entire fortune

believer, was well aware