Simon was well aware of the ballooning hatred that his mother had on Kim, and how she was longing for his father's embrace. So, this sudden change in his mother left him at a loss.
There were times when Simon's certainty was held on a tightrope. He knew that the woman in front of him was his actual mother, yet sometimes he doubted if she was Rose.
His thoughts were tumbling like a barrel. He withdrew his gaze and looked down at the flickering shimmer of the merry-go-round. Alas, he found that the amusement park was not as lively as it was before.
Meanwhile, Kevin got off the car and hurried to look for them. He was in a trance as he found himself turning back and forth in his search. All of a sudden, his entire body was left congealed.
The merry-go-round was bustling with people, but a glance was enough for him to recognize a woman's silhouette.
Her hair swayed with the swiveling carousel, and her face was a hint to the feeling she felt from within. She leisurely gazed upon the child she held in her embrace. The charming sight brought a faint smile to the corners of her mouth, but she seemed alert as her uneasy eyes patrolled the surrounding every once in a while.
A full turn later and the woman's face was revealed. It was Anne, the woman he badly needed from the bottom of his heart.
The child in her arms had the dainty features of an angel. He often raised his head and smiled at his mother's eyes which seemed to be a reflection of his.
It was usual for a girl to look like her father, and a boy to his mother. Sally mirrored his facial features, and he believed that Simon mirrored Anne's.
At long last, the woman he longed for was right in front of him. He bent his legs and almost fell on his knees.
His eyes were burning with gratitude as he gazed at Anne from the distance. She slowly turned to face him and stared into his eyes.
At a glance of his face, everything that had happened between them in the past flashed like a blinding shutter in her eyes. The seemingly undelightful memories made her frown and shake her head swiftly. This was the man that played with her heart and caused her so much pain! For all she knew, he was here just because of her blood. The blood that could give birth to his children!
If it wasn't for this, then why would Kevin care about her existence?
An inkling of mockery grazed upon Anne's expression. She thought, 'Why was I such an imbecile? How did I fall in love with a man like him?'
"Anne, I finally found you…" Kevin took one step at a time as he closed the distance between them. She seemed so close, yet so far from his reach. He smiled at the thought of erasing his sorrow and marched forward towards his glee.
Her instinct told her to latch on to Simon a little bit tighter. A head-to-toe stare down at Kevin and she jumped off the carousel without hesitation.
"Anne!" Kevin was shocked by her daring act. He thought that Anne was restless to throw herself into his arms, but he felt no need to rush as it could cause danger.
Awed as he was, her next move was a bombshell. There was perplexity in her eyes as she scanned the perimeter as if she was looking for someone.
Written all over her face was the gushing contempt she felt for him. Contrary to his belief, her desire for him seemed to have disappeared!
"Anne? Are you okay? I can't believe I found you! Come here quickly." Kevin did not have the time to notice her demeanor. Excited, he threw his arms out as he slowly strode towards Anne.
"Stay away from me!" Anne shouted. She looked around, but she seemed to have not caught a glimpse of Kim anywhere.
Kevin was startled by her words as his face spelled out confusion, and the latching Simon also looked at Anne in distress.
His mother loved his father very much, and she would never betray him. He knew that his mother was yearning to be back with his father, but now that he returned, why did she look at him with such disgust?
Simon furrowed his brows as it made no sense.
"Hey, Anne? Are you okay? It's me, Kevin! I found you!" said Kevin as he held back his screams into a whisper.
With a pair of squinted eyes, Anne sneered at the man in front of him. Without saying a word, she turned around and immediately left with Simon in her arms.
Her back showed how feeble her frame was, but her demeanor spoke so much courage.
Kevin's heart throbbed as she walked away and the uncertainty left him in a daze. What was wrong with Anne? What happened to her? Her determination to leave him was so overwhelming that it placed Kevin in a state of panic!
'No, I can't let her go. By and by, I found her. What's going to stop me from bringing her back?
What's more, Sally and Eddy are waiting for their mother to come back home.' Kevin was firm about his promise that he would bring Anne back to their children safe and sound!
He gritted his teeth and ran abruptly. He stopped exactly in front of Anne which halted her escape.
Vigilance glared at Kevin straight in the eye the moment he faced Anne.
"Anne? Talk to me. What's wrong? What's with the silly look? Look at me. It's me!" Kevin focused on her as his heart pounded with eagerness.
Anne took a few steps back as she looked at him as if he was garbage. His face was the best reminder of her terrible past! She replied coldly, "Kevin, I have a proposal. Let's divorce!"
"What did you say?" Kevin looked at Anne in disbelief as he felt a lightning strike him from out of the blue. What did she say just now? Was Anne taking the initiative to divorce him?
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