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'll come 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 did last time? What do you say?"

Last time?

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

"I believe you still remember what happened last 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 to come, and I'd be very glad 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 diabolic laugh as he
warned her.

However, on the other end of the line, Anne was so lost in her thoughts. She didn't hear Kim's last
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 glass 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 irreplaceable, 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," he comforted. 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 succeed 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 plan.



After all, the old woman was impulsive. If she knew about their plan, she might do something that they
might regret later 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 only coming back late 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 finally come. Anne didn't sleep all night, as she was
occupied thinking of her long-lost son.

'Hang in there, Simon. We're coming 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 place.

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 flashed with ecstasy. However, he just stood there and
did not take a step to come 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 Simon come with me!"

Kim flashed 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 vigilant 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 exclaimed, "Mom, he has planned 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 black 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 flashed 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 clapped 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 with complacency in his
eyes.

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

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 flabbergasted, 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 plan, 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!

'It's over. It's all over.' Anne slowly closed her eyes. She could foresee that Kim would successfully 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…"


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