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.

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

caressed Crystal’s face as

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

Henry couldn’t stop himself from burying his face in her neck and croaking, “Crystal, the doctor said

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

until the ground outside was blanketed in snow, Crystal didn’t

her body had grown colder.

after working all

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

Henry nodded.

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

was still

have been up all night. Eat something so you have the

agreement and

he returned to sit by Crystal’s bedside to keep her company.

telling her about their children,

state, David knew he couldn’t reason with him. If the roles were reversed, he’d be just as

doctor arrived for a check-up, he

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

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

too uncertain at that point. Any improvement in her condition would

air inside the ward, only

stood by the window. punctuated

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

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

Both of you are fine. Henry, you shouldn’t think like

gulped, feeling a lump in

face, brushing away her stray hair. We’ve just fallen in love. How can she bear to ignore me now? Crystal, when will you wake up?

never felt time pass so

moment felt like punishment

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

was Crystal’s husband and

mere three days, Henry

the sight

the children in

brought them to

out loud. Instead, she rushed to her mother’s bedside, gently resting her head on Crystal’s belly to get close to her mother

hand, his eyes also brimming

understand what was happening and simply called out to his

Crystal, the kids are here. They’re all here to visit you. They miss you dearly. If you can feel

was afraid of losing

broken-hearted Crystal would be when she woke up one day and realized their unborn

experts in

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

in the blink of

after the group of specialists examined Crystal’s condition, the doctor

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

been six days. Our examinations show the fetus’ heart rate is decreasing. If she doesn’t wake up in another two days, not only

the doctor by

further and merely stared at him

a long while, Henry released his grip.

Miller. Please think our

Henry didn’t answer.

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 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

cigarette, finding solace only when the smoke filled his lungs. After pulling

wiping

husky voice. “Have the

tears in her eyes, nodded. “Melora took them home.”

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.

hold

know I love her. Mom,

won’t be passable with

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

if it meant sacrificing his

well aware of the