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.

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

face

the tip of his fingers caused his nose to sting and tears to well

doctor said

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

outside was

body

after working all night, rushed back to

carefully 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

gaze was still

have been up all night. Eat something so

bobbed his head in agreement and wolfed

to sit

her about their children, hoping to stir her

knew he couldn’t reason with

for a check-up, he shook his head helplessly.

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

dealing with 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

point. Any improvement in her condition would have to depend

pin-drop silence once again permeated the air inside the ward, only by

stood by the window. punctuated

was similarly dismayed as Crystal was someone he cherished deeply, much like his own

moment, Henry’s voice rang out behind him. “Mr. Minsky once said that I have a strong temper and bring bad luck to

responded hoarsely, “Nonsense! Both of you are fine. Henry, you

gulped, feeling a lump in

stray hair. We’ve just fallen in love. How can she bear to ignore me now? Crystal,

felt time pass so agonizingly slow.

felt like punishment

was constantly overwrought and on the verge of a breakdown. At that moment, no one could help

he was Crystal’s husband and their

mere three days,

sunken that the sight of him was painful to behold.

couldn’t keep the children in the dark any

them to see their mother.

Skyler immediately welled up and shed tears. However, she didn’t cry out loud. Instead, she rushed to her mother’s bedside, gently resting her head on Crystal’s belly to get close to her mother and the unborn

hand, his eyes

young to understand what was happening and simply called out

his youngest child up and pressed his face against 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

was afraid of

broken-hearted Crystal would be when she woke

the best experts in the country

continued to lie there. not showing even the

the blink

examined Crystal’s condition, the doctor spoke privately

corridor was freezing, but Henry wore only a white

his best to control his emotions and uttered 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 to proceed with human

narrowed his eyes, forcefully grabbing the doctor

doctor didn’t speak further and merely

a long while, Henry released his grip. “I’m sorry.”

“We’re sorry, Mr. Miller.

Henry didn’t answer.

ways between us and our unborn child. I know how much Crystal loves this child she’s carrying, and I love the baby very much as well. Still, she’s not waking up even after six days. What if she never wakes up in the future?

head and lit a cigarette, finding solace only when the smoke filled his lungs. After pulling on one cigarette, he

mother was wiping Crystal’s

asked in a husky voice. “Have the children gone back?”

her eyes, nodded.

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

to hold

know I love her. Mom, I want to visit

won’t be passable

now I’m truly desperate. Since Mr. Minsky could see one’s past and predict one’s future, he must be capable of

even if it meant

devout believer, was well aware of the price to pay.