In My Desperate Time

"Do you think that telling Frances the truth will bring you and him together? You should be more careful. If Hilda finds out, you will be in danger. If you fall into her hands, we might not be able to do anything, not even David." Mindy tries to dissuade me.

"I’m not doing this to bring Frances back. Even if we won’t be together, I don't want him to be in danger. You know, I love him. I love him more than I can say. How can I watch bad things happen to him? Moreover, it’s not just for Frances, but also for Earl. Earl is my child, how can I let such a terrifying person as Hilda stay with him? How can I let Earl call her ‘mother’?"

Thinking of that the two most important men in my life could be in danger, I’m almost out of my mind.

Mindy purses her lips and finally lets go of me. She whispers, "If you insist on going, then go. Be careful not to risk your life. If anything happens, remember to call me."

I nod at her and leave the ward.

Walking out of the elevator, I dial Frances’ number.

After a long time, still no one answers.

Later, Frances just hang up the phone when I call again.

I am so anxious and I text him.

"Please, answer the phone. I really have something very important to tell you."

A minute after sending the message, I think he should have read it and call again.

time, after the second ringing, he picks up

"So, what's the matter?"

so indifferent, as if I’m

this really the man who once loved me and doted

such a state now? I hate Hilda, but more than that, I'm afraid of

Hilda by

go ahead." He says in a deep

this face to face?" I plead

such a shrewd person, I'm

it's better to

to refuse my request, he whispers, "Alright. I'll see

he hangs

I am finally relieved.

Penelope over to my mother, I head

nine o'clock, he appears

of the car and walks against the

had appeared like a god to save

man’s figure has been

his deep affection will never stay for me

think of this, he has already walked in