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.

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 the children while they play

caressed Crystal’s face

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

couldn’t stop himself 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

eyes for even a second, afraid he might

dusk till dawn, even until the ground outside was blanketed in snow, Crystal didn’t regain

her body

working all night, rushed back

he entered, he carefully took off his coat and placed it

Henry nodded.

“I sent your mom to care for the children. They still don’t know about this.”

gaze was still fixed on Crystal.

his son’s shoulder. “You’ve lost a lot of blood and have been up all night. Eat something so you

agreement and

he returned to sit by Crystal’s bedside to keep

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

reason with him. If the roles were reversed, he’d

arrived for a check-up,

his feet and asked calmly. “What will happen if she

further. “The most immediate concern is the baby. However, if she remains like this for too long, it could also severely

that point. Any improvement in her condition would have to depend on Crystal’s

air inside

the window. punctuated

much like his own daughter, Melora. The thought of what might happen brought tears

Henry’s voice rang out behind him. “Mr. Minsky once said that I have a strong temper and bring bad luck to the people around me. Dad, is

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

a lump in his

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

had never felt time

like punishment to him.

the verge of a breakdown. At that moment, no one could help him, not

was Crystal’s husband and their children’s father.

mere three days,

that the sight

they couldn’t keep the children in the dark any

them to

lying still on the bed, Skyler immediately welled up and shed tears. However, she didn’t cry out loud. Instead, she rushed

his eyes also brimming

what was happening and simply called

They’re all here to visit you. They miss you dearly. If you can feel even the slightest, please wake

was genuinely scared. He was afraid

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

hired the best experts in the country and

her name, but she continued to lie there. not

in the

of specialists examined Crystal’s condition, the doctor spoke privately with

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

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

forcefully grabbing the doctor by the collar. “What did you

and merely

long while, Henry released

said, “We’re sorry, Mr. Miller. Please think our suggestion

Henry didn’t answer.

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 carrying, and I love the baby very much as well. Still, she’s not waking up even after six days.

the smoke filled his lungs.

was wiping

a husky voice.

nodded. “Melora

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 only watch while she remains in

struggled to hold back

but I know I love her. Mom, I want to visit Mr. Minsky in the

“The mountain paths won’t be

Crystal’s 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 and predict one’s future, he must be capable

the price even if it meant sacrificing

devout believer, was well aware of the price to