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.

policemen sit in front of the computer and begin to

Mr. Frances, right?" Andrew laughs on

feel uncomfortable

hasn't taken

long, why should I still

Frances says

point. If you want this old man to be

hundred million? Is

all the policemen

large sum. It's a goal that most people

does he ask for so much

You think it's

hundred million? You know, people will spit on you if Mr. Louis dies because you refuse to give me the money. You leave your grandpa in danger because you are reluctant to offer a hundred million yuan. Besides, 100 million is an astronomical

big

mean that he is willing

think he won't

still wants to save his

impossible. I'll give you ten million at most."

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 to pick up

is furious and hangs up the