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.

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

face as he

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

in her neck and croaking, “Crystal, the doctor said you might wake up tomorrow morning, but I

anything unexpected might happen, he dared not close his eyes for even a

even until the ground outside was blanketed in snow, Crystal

seemed her body had grown

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

layered with frost, so when he entered, he carefully took off his coat and placed it outside

Henry nodded.

breakfast and said, “I sent your mom to care for the children. They still

gaze was still fixed on

son’s shoulder. “You’ve lost a lot of blood and have been up all night. Eat something so you have the strength to care for your wife. Listen to me and do as I

bobbed his head in agreement and wolfed down the

breakfast, he returned to sit by

her about their children, hoping to stir

with him.

check-up, he shook

got to his feet and asked calmly. “What will happen

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 severely

uncertain at that point. Any improvement in her condition would have to

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

the window.

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

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 it because of me that Crystal

responded hoarsely, “Nonsense! Both of you

gulped, feeling a lump in his throat.

in love. How can she bear to ignore me

had never felt time pass so

moment felt like punishment to him.

constantly overwrought and on the verge of a breakdown. At that moment, no one could help him, not his parents, Melora, or even

husband and their children’s

a mere three days, Henry lost

that the sight of him was painful

they couldn’t keep the children in the

to see their mother.

door open and seeing her mother lying still on the bed, Skyler immediately welled up and shed tears. However, she didn’t cry out loud. Instead, she rushed to her mother’s

his eyes also brimming with

was happening and

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

Crystal would be when she woke up

in the country

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

passed in the blink of

examined Crystal’s condition, the doctor spoke privately

but Henry wore only a

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

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

didn’t speak further and merely stared at him

released his grip. “I’m sorry.”

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

Henry didn’t answer.

parting of ways between us and our unborn child. I know how much Crystal loves this child she’s carrying,

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

wiping Crystal’s

asked in a husky voice.

her eyes, nodded. “Melora took them

the warm towel from his mother and attentively wiped Crystal’s body, speaking softly as he did so. “Mom, I haven’t been a good husband.

struggled to hold back her

Crystal’s face. “I’ve indeed forgotten about our past, but I know I love her. Mom, I want to visit Mr. Minsky in the mountains.”

be passable

almost indistinctly, “I didn’t believe in the heavens before, but now I’m truly desperate. Since Mr. Minsky

if it meant

a devout believer, was well aware of