In My Desperate Time

"I know them."

I say calmly.

"Who are they?" The policeman immediately asks.

"My ex-husband, Andrew, and his mother, Susan." I say in a deep voice.

Frances looks at me in surprise.

"Are you sure? The camera didn't even take their faces. Have you mistaken?" The policeman asks doubtfully.

"No. I'm sure it's them."

Actually, I've always wanted to let go of those unpleasant memories. However, I can recognize the mother and son whatever they become.

I am also surprised to see them, but I am sure that my eyes don't deceive me.

Andrew comes to Frances' house to find me for money before. It's likely that he kidnaps old Mr. Louis for money too.

Frances' phone rings.

He quickly picks it up and turns on the speakerphone as instructed by the policeman.

the computer and

right?" Andrew laughs

uncomfortable

still don't understand why I marry such a person before. If Frances hasn't taken me away from Andrew, I can't imagine what I would have

long, why should I still live

says coldly.

point. If you want this old man

million? Is

all the policemen

a large sum. It's a goal that most people can't

why does

million? You think it's a small

if Mr. Louis dies because you refuse to give me the money. You leave your grandpa in danger because you are reluctant

big deal

he is

he won't do as Andrew

he still wants to

million is impossible. I'll give you ten million

million? Do you think I'm a beggar? I ask for a hundred million. Your offer is ten times smaller! Frances, you'd better think about it. I'll call you again in two hours. If you don't agree, just wait

is furious and hangs up the