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.

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

Crystal’s face

caused his nose to sting

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

close his eyes for even a second, afraid he might

dusk till dawn, even until the ground outside was blanketed in snow, Crystal

her body

all night, rushed back to

he entered, he carefully took off his coat and placed it outside before lightly stepping into the room. “She hasn’t woken

Henry nodded.

said, “I sent your mom to care for

still

up all night. Eat something

head in agreement and wolfed down

breakfast, he returned to sit by Crystal’s bedside

telling her about their children, hoping to stir

in his son’s distraught state, David knew he couldn’t reason with him.

a check-up, he

asked calmly. “What will happen if she doesn’t wake up?”

them further. “The most immediate concern is the baby. However, if she remains like this for too

improvement in her

left afterward, and pin-drop silence once again permeated the air inside the

the

as Crystal was someone he cherished deeply, much like his own daughter, Melora. The thought of what might happen brought tears to

rang out behind him. “Mr. Minsky once said that I have a strong temper and bring bad

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

gulped, feeling a lump in his throat.

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

never felt time pass so

felt like punishment

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

husband and their children’s father.

three days, Henry lost ten pounds.

sunken that the

they couldn’t keep the children in the dark any

them to

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 bedside, gently resting her

touched Crystal’s hand, his eyes also brimming with

understand what was happening and simply called

here. They’re

was afraid of losing their

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

hired the best experts in the country and abroad.

with her, repeatedly calling her name, but she continued to

in the blink

ten at night, after the group of specialists 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

his eyes, forcefully grabbing the doctor by the

didn’t speak further and merely stared

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

sorry, Mr. Miller. Please think our

Henry didn’t answer.

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 the future? What should I do?

a cigarette, finding solace only when the smoke filled

wiping

husky voice. “Have the

nodded.

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

hold back her

know I love her. Mom, I want

paths won’t be passable with the snow outside!”

believe in the heavens before, but now I’m truly desperate. Since Mr. Minsky could see one’s past and predict one’s future,

even if it meant sacrificing his entire fortune

well aware of the price to pay.