Chapter 180: Chapter 180

Chapter 180 Crystal Has Lost So Much Over at the hospital, Crystal lay quietly in a stark white hospital ward. There was nothing the doctors. could do for her either!

“Mrs. Winters, physically, your daughter is fine. However, since she doesn’t want to wake up subconsciously, all we can do is wait.”

Madison held onto Anna as the latter asked in a panicked voice, “Is there no other medical treatment?”

The doctor shook his head and hesitated briefly before saying, “The patient has been experiencing drastic emotional fluctuations recently. Perhaps letting her rest for a while is a good thing.”

Anna still felt fraught with unease as she only partially understood his words.

Although Madison was also worried, she steadied Anna and said, “I don’t think it’s anything serious. Let’s just let her sleep for another one or two days.”

Anna nodded with tears in her eyes, then went to bring over a basin of warm water and started wiping Crystal’s hands without saying a word.

Gazing at her friend’s long, slender fingers, Madison felt tears sting her eyes as she thought about how Anna still had no idea Crystal would never be a pianist again.

She was dabbing away her tears when Charles came over with a prescription in his hand.

Lowering his voice, he asked, “Why are you crying? Crystal is lying there alive and well. Stop being so down in the dumps.

There’s a good girl.”

“I’m just feeling upset,” she replied, glancing at him.

Charles drew her into his arms. He did not tell her about seeing Zachary accompanying Clementine for a prenatal checkup when he had gone to the dispensary. Their nauseating display of affection was utterly disgusting, but I suppose it’s better this way. If Zachary isn’t the sc”mbag that he is, I wouldn’t have had a chance.

He also said a few words of comfort to Anna. Aware that he was Ritchie’s cousin, she could not help feeling slightly uncomfortable.

Just then, there was the sound of footsteps at the door.

Joshua and Rhea had arrived. They looked upset, especially Rhea, who appeared to be in distress.

It was because Audrey had been detained!

The meeting between the parents was not a pleasant scene. Anna carefully tucked Crystal’s hand under the covers before asking icily, “What are you doing here, Mr. Quinn? Is it because you think your daughter hasn’t caused Crystal enough harm?”

Joshua fixed his gaze on Crystal. She was lying there as though she had fallen asleep.

Smiling bitterly, Anna continued, “The doctor says she doesn’t want to wake up. Are you satisfied now, Mr. Quinn?”

“I’ll get her a doctor!” he blurted.

Madison could not refrain from retorting. “The biggest help you can give is not to turn up in front of her and agitate her anymore. I’m begging you to take a good look at yourself. It doesn’t matter whether you’re famous across the globe or whatever. In here, you’re just a criminal’s father.”

Ruffled by her response, Rhea said stiffly, “Audrey was in a bad mood. That’s all. She didn’t do it on purpose.”

A mirthless chuckle escaped Madison’s lips. With a stone-cold expression, she asked, “So, just because she was in a bad mood, she can go on a rampage? Mark my words, Mrs. Quinn. Audrey is definitely going down in this lawsuit!”

Rhea maintained her composure and sneered. “Is Crystal still holding a grudge because of what happened. with Henry? If you really think about it, she didn’t lose much. I don’t know what she’s being so unreasonable about.”

“Rhea!” Joshua snapped.

After she fell silent, he turned to Anna and said gently. “Crystal is my blood. Everyone in my family knows about it, and my mother really wants to meet her. I hope you can persuade Crystal to return to our family. I’ll bring her abroad to receive the best musical training so that she can become a world-renowned musician!”

Crystal has inherited my talent. That’s something not even Audrey can compare to her.

Although Anna was hesitant, she did not want to get in the way of her daughter’s future.

However, Madison could not bear to stay silent any longer. “D*mn you, Joshua Quinn!”

He frowned.

At that moment, Henry happened to arrive. He had rushed to the hospital immediately after learning that Crystal had been admitted.

When Rhea saw him, it was as though she had seen the cavalry. “Henry, see how rude Miss Winters’ whole family is being.

Having grown up in such an environment, she can’t be that well-mannered either.”

She tried her best to sow discord between them, desperate for Audrey to end up with him again.

Henry gently pulled her hand away and looked at Madison.

She met his gaze, then swept her eyes over Joshua and his wife. Her lips curled into a cold smile. “Perfect! Everyone is here.”

“Madison, don’t say another word!” Charles grabbed her arm.

With tears welling in her eyes, she shook him off and said in a choked voice, “Why shouldn’t I say it? Audrey gets to be pampered and treated like a princess, but this doesn’t mean Crystal is nothing but a blade of grass that can be trampled as long as these people want to!”

After saying that, she pointed at Joshua and sneered. “You said you’re going to bring her abroad to study music. Well, I’m telling you now that that’s impossible! It’ll never happen! Not only did Crystal lose a loved one that night, but she also damaged the nerves in her leg. She’ll never be able to drive or become a top- notch musician anymore! Ever since Crystal was a child, she admired you the most. Like you, she had nimble fingers. Crystal inherited your talent, but it’s also precisely because of your selfishness that she lost. it. Because of your selfishness, she didn’t get to see Mr. Winters one last time. Do you know how regretful she feels about that? She lost so much that night, too much for any of you to compensate!”

The color drained from Joshua’s face. What? Crystal can never play the piano again? I’ve enjoyed worldwide fame, but my dearest wish is to have a protégé I can be proud of. Audrey’s talent is limited, so she’s unable to carry on my legacy. Heaven knows how ecstatic I was when I learned Crystal is my daughter. I’ve watched videos of her playing the piano. With some guidance, there’s no doubt she would’ve carved a name for herself.

Joshua was devastated.

Meanwhile, Henry was also similarly shocked. The muscles in his handsome face tightened, and clenched his fists quietly. I still remember when I last saw her that I asked whether she would go to Ferroj said she would never go there again. It turns out it’s not because she gave up her dreams but that they had been brut She won’t even be able to drive anymore!

He finally said with difficulty, “I want to see her.”

“I think you’re the last person she’d want to see, Henry, Madison responded, her eyes reddening.

You’re the last person she’d want to see! Henry had never known that a single sentence could have such a devastating effect on him.

Those words made his heart throb painfully. It felt as though a thorn had pierced his heart, and although he wanted to draw it out, he was powerless.

in the Henry did not force his way into the ward. Instead, he stood and peeped at Crystal through a gap door. Seeing her lying peacefully on the bed reminded him of how she used to lie obediently in his ans without saying a word.

“At least let me get a specialist to take a look at her,” he said, his voice hoarse. He was a man who rarely humbled himself, but at that moment, he implored Madison, “I just want to make it up to her.”

Madison was unyielding, but Charles pulled her aside. “Now is not the time to be willful. The most important thing at this time is that Crystal regains consciousness.”

His expression shifted as he turned to speak to Henry. Smiling, he said, “Please excuse Madison’s immature behavior. I apologize on her behalf. We’ll leave that matter to you.”

Henry remained silent and merely gazed at Crystal. He wished she would wake up and that he could hold her in his arms again.

He wanted to tell her to give him another chance and that he would not disappoint her again.