Crystal's One Night of Love

In a hall at Barnwood’s theater, the Royal Academy of Music’s anniversary celebration was ongoing.

The piano, Morning Dew, was on the stage.

Apparently, Ludweig once played this piano, and Henry had bought it as a gift for the woman he loved. Therefore, everyone was waiting for Crystal’s upcoming performance.

Many familiar faces were seated below, including Charles, Madison, Zachary, Clementine, and Robert.

After Henry’s investment in Sloan Group, Sloan Group’s business improved. Finally, Robert was a man with a career, and now, he had learned to let go.

He brought Sylvester over to watch Crystal play the piano.

Not far from him was Clementine, who could not help but turn to look at him. No matter how promiscuous she was, the one she truly loved was Robert.

Alas, Robert ignored her.

Clementine gritted her teeth and sneered.

So what if he likes Crystal? Everything will be over soon, and I, Clementine Dynah, will get everything!

With that thought in mind, Clementine lifted her chin slightly and quietly waited for the events to unfold.

The lights slowly dimmed, and a white silhouette walked over to the piano to sit before it.

The applause was thunderous.

Clementine clapped, too. She even had a smile on her face. Soon, that beautiful white dress would be stained red with blood. No one would think that she was involved.

The melodious notes of the piano soon came, but the piece being performed was not the one that Crystal had chosen.

It was Moonlight Lovers.

When the lights slowly returned, everyone finally caught a glimpse of the pianist and was stunned.

As it turned out, the one playing the piano was not Crystal but Henry.

He was dressed in a white suit and playing the piano elegantly beneath the chandelier. No one knew that Henry could play the piano so well.

While everyone was immersed in his marvelous performance and did not mind the change in pianist, Clementine’s face was as white as a sheet.

No, this can’t be! Why is Henry there?

She raised her head to look at the steel wire holding the chandelier in place. The chandelier had started to sway, and in no time, the wire was going to snap.

She wanted to cry out a warning, but she could not make any sound.

Intense fear inundated her.

If anything happened to Henry, the Millers would definitely do everything to look into the case. Clementine would end up six feet under.

Clementine shot upright.

Just then, the chandelier began to sway.

Henry could have avoided it, but he remained seated as he played the piano, unfazed.

It was as if his fingers were not caressing the piano but his lover.

Finally, the wire snapped.

The chandelier fell with a loud crash, and everyone screamed.

Yet, the white silhouette continued to sit on the chair, and the performance never ceased.

and his white suit were stained crimson, his brows were still

he played, he was telling her, “Come home with me, Crystal.”

hall’s doors, letting the lights shine

It was Crystal.

of her gown up, she rushed toward Henry,

seemed

and all the sounds had

the only ones there.

him, but no matter how fast she ran, she could never reach him. All she could do was fix her gaze on the bloodied

Dew

condominium. The food

struck Crystal in

appeared out of nowhere, and why won’t you let me come close to you?

man in white seemed to begin turning transparent. It was as though he was going to vanish without a trace. He

the piano sounds continued.

finally get close

almost-transparent hand caressed her cheek as he tenderly asked, “Why are

out, “Henry!”

Is this a dream? Even if it is, he should still feel pain….

most important is that we’ll still be

her a long while before she could raise her hand.

she showed him the diamond ring, she

smile appeared on Henry’s lips, but even that smile looked blurry to Crystal. He wanted to reach out to touch her, but he could

from the stage.

around Crystal slowly

The twenty-year-old Crystal bawled, falling to

without a trace. What am I going to do? Is this

no! Don’t do that!”

had been in a coma for seven days, was muttering in her unconscious state. All

not moved for a long

slight movement she made sent pain coursing through her

Julia

you’re finally awake!”

but saw no signs of Henry.

troubled look manifested on Julia’s face.

Crystal repeated

over Crystal, she confessed, “Henry went to the mountains to visit Mr. Minsky.”

went to the mountains?

Crystal stiffened.

she turned to look outside. It was almost completely colorless beyond

did he climb

filled with anxiety, and as Julia wiped her

Don’t panic. You need to rest well and

out her phone

long while before he finally picked up the call. In a weak yet familiar voice, Henry said, “Mom.”

began to cry.

about Henry. She thanked God

she suppressed her emotions, she said, “Crystal’s

voice came through the receiver again. “Can you get

the phone to Crystal’s

line was silent.

for the bone-deep pain from the dream still had

squeezed out, “Henry, I had

swallowed. Slowly, he answered, “I had a dream too. Crystal, in my dream, we were dating. It was a wonderful dream.”

escaped Crystal’s eyes.

make it sound like just another Saturday? He was hurting so much at the end, but he’s still saying that

don’t cry,”

and rarely showed her feelings for Henry when others were around. Yet, she was now desperate to see him. To touch him, to know that he was fine.

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