Attracted By My Ex-wife

Chapter 551 Sudden Change Of Anne

"Eddy, everyone says daddy is dead. Is that true? Is he really dead?" Sally asked in a low voice, staring at Eddy with her innocent eyes full of sadness.

Her brother, however, bore a dark face, matched with the furrowing of his thick brows. Cupping his sister's little face, he uttered in a voice full of irrefutable insistence, "Sally, no matter what others say, you must remember that daddy loves us. He will never leave us. So, he is still alive and will come back!"

"Really?" The poor girl suddenly brightened up. In a split second, her eyes were coated with a glimmer of hope.

"Of course!" Simon nodded and added, "Back then, everyone said that Ella's father was dead. But she didn't believe it. Uncle Colin came back, didn't he?"

Stunned at this revelation, Sally nodded and smiled.

"That's right. So, I have to trust my daddy just like Ella did. He will definitely come back!" The little girl clenched her fists firmly.

Meanwhile, Eddy watched his little brother and sister, happy that they somehow felt assured with his words. Then, feeling a pair of eyes staring at him, he immediately gazed up.

Anne was standing quietly outside. She peeped inside through the gap between the door and its frame, relieved to see her eldest son responsibly comforting his siblings.

Knowing that it was their mother, Eddy lowered his head as a pang of grief pierced through his heart. He felt guilty that his mother had to constantly worry about him. He was so useless. He couldn't do anything but lay on the bed to get recovered from his surgery.

Now that their father was not here and their mother was evidently in agony, he should be a strong man. He must support their mother in protecting and looking after his siblings.

"Mom!" Simon and Sally called in unison after seeing Anne by the door.

With a forced smile, she pushed the door open and walked in.

"Kids, you have to trust your daddy. He will come back!" With tears in her eyes, Anne held the three kids in her arms altogether.

She believed that Kevin would come back soon. He must be hiding in a secret corner somewhere in this world.

When her phone suddenly rang, she let go of the kids and took the screen before her eyes. It was Peter.

'Is it about Kevin?' she thought, knowing that Peter had been searching for him for the past few days.

After all, it was Peter who found Colin. So, they had faith in the man's ability to locate a missing person.

Hastily, she slid her finger on the screen to answer the call.

"Peter, is there any news on Kevin?" Anne asked anxiously and expectantly.

On the other end of the line, Peter responded in a lazy voice, "I've learned what happened between you and Kim. Congratulations on not getting married. No, I should congratulate you first for not divorcing Kevin yet."

Anne sighed subconsciously and rubbed her temples. "It's indeed a lucky thing for me now. But how will I face it three days later?"

What happened today was unexpected. Maybe it was because God pitied her, but who knows if she would be saved after three days?

After all, it was impossible for her to always get lucky. So, knowing this, must she really marry Kim in three days?

"Peter, have you found anything about Kevin yet? Do you know where he is now?" Anne stood up, walked out of the room, and gently closed the door. Her voice was not as calm as it had been just now. Instead, it was a little helpless. "Mount YS is not that big. You have searched for him countless times. Are there really no updates? I can accept both good and bad news. Please tell me something."

After so many days, they should have found even at least a small clue. She would gladly accept anything other than nothing at all.

"Do you really want to know?" Peter uttered after a moment of silence.

Hearing that, Anne froze and couldn't help trembling. What did he mean?

Peter knew how much she loved Kevin. If the latter was still alive, he would have told her already.

Did that mean it was bad news?

No! How could this be?

How could Kevin leave her and the kids? They all believed that he would be back safe and sound. How could he just leave them behind?

Was Peter playing a trick on her?

"Anne, you will know it soon. I suggest you come here. I'll tell you everything in person." Peter sighed heavily and added, "If you really want to know, don't tell anyone you're coming here. Otherwise, I won't

tell you the truth."

Anne's body trembled more violently.

What the hell was going on? What did he mean?

"Anne? Will you come or not?" Peter asked again after hearing no response from the other end of the line.

After a moment or two, Anne finally uttered in an unmistakable quivering voice, "Yes!"

Whatever it was he had to say, good or bad, she still needed to hear it. So, how could she not go?

After hearing the line end, Anne raised her head, and two streams of tears streaked across her cheeks. Heaving a deep breath, she wiped her face dry and strode outside.

She was going to meet Peter and hear whatever news he had about Kevin.

Another day passed, and Sunday came.

Selma and the three kids got up very early. They thought that Anne would lock herself in her room again, but to their surprise, she graced the kitchen in her apron, busy preparing their breakfast. Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

The three kids looked at each other in confusion before turning to Selma, who was also baffled.

Since Kevin's disappearance, Anne had been like a walking dead, as if she had lost her soul.

But today, it seemed that she was back to normal, and her sudden change slightly alarmed those around her.

The eldest in the house, Selma, looked at Anne worriedly.

When the latter left the Fu Family's house last Friday night, she didn't come back until Saturday morning. Then she went out to join Sam, searching for Kevin. But they didn't realize she was already back, in a relatively brighter mood, cooking them a sumptuous meal.

If there was any news about Kevin, Sam would definitely call Selma. But the man didn't. So, what happened to Anne?

Tomorrow would be the day for her to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau with Kim. Why was she suddenly acting differently?

"Why are you still standing there? Let's have breakfast!" Anne looked back at them, and a broad smile crept on her face.

But it was the kind of smile that would make anyone sense a shadow of eerie casting on her lips.

Even the innocent Sally trembled at the sight of it that the little girl took a step back subconsciously and hid behind Eddy.

Meanwhile, Selma walked up to Anne, holding her hand before asking worriedly, "What happened?"

"Nothing." Anne shrugged her shoulders.

"Is there any news on Kevin?" Selma couldn't help asking, hoping it might be why Anne was acting strangely today.

"No news yet." However, Anne's answer shattered her hope.

'Then, what exactly happened to her?' the old woman asked herself, feeling even more confused now.

"The food is getting cold. Come on! Let's eat now." Anne waved at the kids and signaled them to take a seat.

Frowning, Eddy sat at the table with his brother and sister.

"You three have lost a lot of weight these days. Eat more or you won't grow taller," Anne reminded as she prepared a plateful of food for each of her kids.

At this point, the children were even more puzzled, but they just nodded and immediately devoured the food in their bowls.

Anne watched them with relief before lowering her head to eat. In another seat was Selma, who was eyeing her intently with evident worry painted on her face.

What did the sudden change of Anne mean?

All throughout breakfast, her head was filled with that thought. It was not until the servant approached the table to gather the tableware that Selma went back to her senses. After that, Anne settled on the sofa and grabbed a fashion magazine for a read.

"Anne? What are you doing?" Selma asked, sitting opposite her daughter-in-law.

Before, Anne was an enthusiast of fashion magazines. But since Kevin's accident, she was no longer in the mood to care about these things.

"I haven't read these magazines in a long time. I want to see what new clothes are produced this season," Anne answered indifferently without raising her head.

Surely, she behaved strangely, and Selma couldn't help but grasp Anne's hand. Surprised, the old woman begged, "Anne, please don't be like this! I know you are sad that there is still no news about Kevin. But please don't behave so strangely. You still have the kids. You need to cheer up for them!"

A deafening silence fell between the two until Anne smiled helplessly. It seemed that Selma thought she had given up on herself.

But she was not gonna lie––her behavior was indeed puzzling.

"Mom, don't worry. I will be fine. I know I have the kids, and I have to wait for Kevin to come back. I will never let anything happen to myself!" she uttered while eyeing the woman seriously.

Her expression and firm tone indicated an assurance that she was fine.

Hearing this, Selma breathed a sigh of relief and nodded. Maybe she was just overthinking.

Anne then lowered her head and shifted her gaze back on the glossy pages. But her thoughts were someplace else. 'It's tomorrow, right?' she told herself while a flash of hatred glinted in her sharp eyes. Even if she had to die with him, she would not marry Kim!

The ringing of her phone suddenly disturbed the peace in the living room. Staring at the unlisted number, she answered it immediately. It was from the Public Security Bureau.

"Miss Anne, we'd like to have you in our office to ask for statements on Kim's escape and murders." A young voice came through the phone.

No one knew these things better than Anne. Perhaps it was why the authorities called for her.

So, without any second thoughts, she stood up and strode outside, leaving Selma watching her receding figure.

Because of what happened, Anne was burdened with so many responsibilities. And Selma was too weak to do anything.

Without hiding her whereabouts, Anne drove straight to the police station.

An officer waited for her, who politely greeted, "Miss Anne, it's nice to meet you. I'm the head of the major case team established in the capital, and I'm here to deal with Kim's case."

With a smile on her face, Anne sat up straight and responded solemnly, "Well, I will tell you everything I know. I won't hide anything from you."

Slightly surprised at her straight comeback, the officer arched his brows but chose not to say anything.

Instead, he began asking why they had a feud with Kim before briefing her of the latter's escape from prison, his murder in the streets, and his case against Kevin. And all throughout, Anne remained poised and honest as she laid out all the facts.

The officer, whose eyes were evidently indifferent, kept records of her statements. In this society ruled by law, gangsters who treated people's lives as trifling matters really existed.

They resorted to hurting countless people, destroying families, and ruining their happiness for their own selfish desires. As the guardians of the law sworn to protect the citizens, how could cops not do anything about it?

So, this time, they had to pull out every ace they had got up their sleeves to bring Kim behind bars forever, once and for all. They needed to make up for their mistakes and restore law and order.

"Miss Anne, please rest assured. We will not stop until justice is served." The officer put down his pen and added, "We will deal with Kim so that you and Mr. Kevin will not be threatened by his existence anymore.