Chapter 368 Coping Strategy


    What on earth happened to her own child?


    ''Damn you, Kim!'' Anne cursed in her heart, feeling extremely furious.


    And while she endured the pain and guilt, Anne calmed herself before saying, "Simon, don''t be afraid.


    I''lle and save you. Don''t worry."


    Meanwhile, Simon didn''t say anything. Instead, it was Kim''s voice that resounded.


    "Anne, I know you miss Simon, and your son miss you too. How about we make an appointment for


    you to see each other like the way we didst time? What do you say?"


    Last time?


    ''When I asked for Sam''s helpst time, Kim almost beat him to death!'' Anne thought with a frown.


    "I believe you still remember what happenedst time, right? So, this time, I hope you know what to do.


    Of course, if I can catch Kevin this time, I will be very happy. And not to threaten you, but I''ve hired


    some people with guns this time, Anne. You can tell Kevin toe, and I''d be very d to see him. As


    for the police...


    Well, if you still want to see Simon, you better not call the police." Kim broke into a diabolicugh as he


    warned her.


    However, on the other end of the line, Anne was so lost in her thoughts. She didn''t hear Kim''sst


    words as the call abruptly ended before she could get back to her senses.


    The thought of seeing her son again had thrown her into a whirlwind of mixed emotions. Anne knew it


    was dangerous, but she also wanted to save her Simon!


    Feeling conflicted with such a dilemma, all Anne could do was massage her temple as she tried to calm


    herself. But it was useless.


    If she went there alone, she could see Simon, but at the same time, she knew how dangerous the


    situation was.


    Last time, Kim wanted to take her away. Maybe it was because Sam was severely injured that Kim


    decided to let her go. But this time...


    Anne knew Kim very well––he would never set her free once he got a hold of her.


    But if she really wanted to see and save Simon, she had to go there alone.


    With a heavy sigh, Anne poured a ss of wine and stood by the window.


    As a mother, she not only needed to get Simon back but also she had to take care of Eddy and Sally!


    Her children were all irreceable, and she just couldn''t choose one over the others.


    Kevin pushed the door open and saw Anne seemingly lost in deep thoughts as she stared at the


    scenery outside. Frowning, he picked up a coat and put it over her. The sudden warmth made her


    tremble in surprise, causing the wine to spill on the ground.


    Anne immediately turned around. When their eyes met, she lowered her head subconsciously.


    At the sight of this, Kevin sensed that something was wrong.


    "Anne? What''s wrong?" he asked, trying to catch her gaze.


    Raising her head, Anne hesitated to speak. She had promised him that she wouldn''t take any risk


    alone. As husband and wife, they were life partners. No matter what difficulties they encountered, they


    shouldn''t hide any secrets from each other.


    Moreover, Anne was determined not to let herself be controlled by such a devious man as Kim again.


    So, after heaving a heavy sigh, she finally revealed, "I just received a call from Kim."


    The moment Anne uttered those words, Kevin''s face became gloomy while his jaws hardened.


    As Anne told him everything while he listened, Kevin couldn''t help but curse Kim internally,


    ''Damn him! He is such a cunning and powerful guy. More disturbingly, he doesn''t afraid of death! I have


    always tried to avoid such people, because they are difficult to deal with. But how dare he go after my


    son and now my wife?! He is digging his own grave!''


    Kevin thought in utter fury.


    Clearly, Kim took the initiative to provoke them, and it aggrieved Kevin even more.


    "Anne. Don''t worry. I''ll take care of it," heforted. After a moment of silence, Kevin gently kissed her


    forehead and encircled his arms around her.


    "If Kim finds out, I''m afraid we won''t be able to see Simon anymore!"


    At the thought of not seeing his child forever, Anne was entirely grief-stricken.


    "I know. So, we must seed this time!" Kevin knew that if they were to lose to Kim, it would cost


    Simon''s life. And Kevin would never forgive himself if something were to happen to his son.


    Raising her head, Anne opened her mouth but said nothing. Instead, she just sighed heavily while a


    hint of worry and hesitation was painted all over her face.


    After both of them had a serious talk, the two decided not to tell Selma of their n.


    After all, the old woman was impulsive. If she knew about their n, she might do something that they


    might regretter on.


    Time passed quickly before the said date, and all that time, the Fu Family''s house was filled with a


    strange atmosphere. Even Selma, who had noticed the unusual air in the mansion, had asked them if


    something had happened.


    Recently, Kevin had been leaving the house so early and onlying backte at night. But not once


    did he go to his office. He was obviously busy preparing for the day they would face Kim.


    After a few more sunrise and sunset, the day had finallye. Anne didn''t sleep all night, as she was


    upied thinking of her long-lost son.


    ''Hang in there, Simon. We''reing to save you,'' she silently thought as she sat silently in the car.


    On the early morning of the second day, Anne set out alone in her car. She couldn''t wait to reach their


    destination, their agreed meeting ce.


    It was an inconspicuous restaurant.


    When she got there, Anne sat in one of the corner chairs and waited for Kim. She waited patiently all


    morning and only saw him when afternoon came.


    When the young boy saw his mother, his eyes shed with ecstasy. However, he just stood there and


    did not take a step toe closer. All he could do was stare at his mother while a frown of sadness


    and longing crept on his lips.


    Gritting her teeth, Anne immediately walked towards Simon and held him in her arms, afraid that he


    would vanish in her sight if she were to let go of him. The boy equaled her embrace, evident that he


    longed for his mother too.


    Earlier, when the three of them were under Kim''s control, Anne took care of the children very well, and


    Simon was a little chubby. But now that Anne could closely touch him in her embrace, she could feel


    that her son had lost a lot of weight.


    ''That bastard, Kim!'' she cursed in her mind and pierced her gaze at the man responsible for all of


    these.


    Much to her annoyance, Kim just shook his head and sneered at her. "You have beautiful eyes."


    Anne instantly grabbed Simon closer to her side and said, "Kim, let me get straight to the point. I didn''t


    inform anyone about this meeting, nor did I bring anyone here with me. Now, you have to keep your


    end of the bargain––let Simone with me!"


    Kim shed a wicked grin before slumping on the sofa.


    Then, surveying Anne from head to foot, he uttered, "Yes, you are very well behaved this time. I''m very


    satisfied that you didn''t bring anyone here!


    If you want to take Simon away, then I''ll let you. After all, you are his mother!


    But I never bargain without getting anything in return." Looking at Anne''s vignt eyes, Kim gradually


    shook his head and continued, "I treat Simon as my own child. I don''t want to be separated from him


    after you take him away like this. If you want to be with your son, then you have to be with me too.


    Only in this way can I feel that I won''t lose in this negotiation."


    She knew it! Kim''s condition was just like what she and Kevin had guessed.


    However, gathering up all her courage, Anne snorted, "I won''t go with you!"


    She had a family, a husband, other two children, and a household she needed to look after. Why the


    hell would she run away with this devious man?


    "I''m afraid you have no choice this time," he informed while still wearing his grin.


    Suddenly, Simon broke free from her arms and eximed, "Mom, he has nned everything! He will


    take you with him no matter what! Put me down and go quickly!"


    However, Anne ignored him and instead held him tightly.


    She had already known of this possibility, but she would never give in whatever it took! She would


    definitely protect Simon!


    "Simon, don''t worry. I won''t leave you this time!" Anne promised as she stared deep into her son''s


    eyes.


    Looking back at his mother, the boy suddenly froze and burst into tears, tightly holding his mother''s


    neck.


    Anne felt even more distressed as she watched tears stream down her son''s face. So, she shifted her


    gaze at Kim and said, "Kim, if you really love Simon, let us go. If you really love someone, you should


    never make them suffer!"


    "Don''t talk nonsense to me. I only know that if I love someone, I have to tie her to my side, I will never


    let her look at someone else!" Kim retorted, crossing his arms against his chest.


    The kind of great love Anne mentioned was ridiculous to him.


    Gritting her teeth, Anne slowly stepped back only to find that the door had been locked.


    A man in ck stepped forward and heavily pushed her away. And as she was caught in surprise,


    another man approached them and grabbed Simon.


    "Don''t touch my son!" Two brawny men stood there, towering over her. How could she possibly defeat


    them? But fear did not strike her. Instead, she extended her hands at Simon, aiming to protect him.


    "If you continue being like this, you''ll only hurt your son!" Kim''s cold voice came from behind.


    The moment she realized how close he was, despair shed through her eyes. Anne looked at Simon


    with her scarlet eyes filled with tears, and slowly she loosened her grip.


    That might seem like a sign of surrender, but Anne would never let her son be in danger.


    The next second, one of Kim''s men tied Anne to the chair and covered her mouth with tape.


    Anne was extremely surprised, while Kim, who was standing next to her, slowly pped his hands.


    Then, another two people walked out from another room.


    At this moment, Anne was even more surprised.


    "How is it? Is the make-up amazing?" Kim asked, holding Simon in his arms withcency in his


    eyes.


    Besides stic surgery, the use of make-up to alter one''s look had been quite popr.


    A man and a woman stood in front of Anne. The man looked exactly like Kim, while the woman


    resembled her so much!


    And as she stared at them bbergasted, Anne had a bad feeling.


    "You know, I wonder how you easily confided and agreed with this meeting. But then I figured, Kevin


    must have given you his permission!"


    Kim shook his head slightly and said coldly, "He thinks he is smart, doesn''t he? But guess what? He


    can''t fool me!


    He may have his own n, and I have my coping strategy. Let''s see who will be the fool this time!"


    Kim waved his hand, and two brawny men ushered both of the impostors out.


    Looking at them leaving, Anne suddenly realized that Kim was going to use them to distract Kevin''s


    men and then take her away!


    Kevin wouldn''t see clearly from the car!


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    ''It''s over. It''s all over.'' Anne slowly closed her eyes. She could foresee that Kim would sessfully take


    her away.


    ''Eddy, Sally, I''m sorry. I''m going to break my promise and leave you again!''


    When Anne opened her eyes again, she looked at Simon with a sad smile etched on her lips. At least,


    she could stay with Simon now.


    Meanwhile, another batch of tears formed on the corner of the boy''s eyes. But because Simon wanted


    to prevent himself from crying, he gritted his teeth tightly.


    Kim smiled, pointed at Simon''s face, and said softly, "Simon, call me!"


    Simon''s face darkened as he slowly closed his eyes.


    Then, he felt Kim pinching his ear with his fingers as he whispered, "Simon, if you don''t want your


    mother to be sad, you have to be obedient!"


    When he heard this, the boy''s face changed. He wanted to curse at his cunning captor so bad! He


    knew how Kim treated Rose when he kidnapped her. Who was to say that he wouldn''t do the same to


    Anne? Simon had to protect his mother!


    Tears now flowed out from his eyes. And seeking for the tiniest hope, he gently called, "Daddy…"