Meeting The One For Me

Chapter 12

“Nathan, since we’ve finalized our divorce, it would be best if we avoid meeting or getting involved further. This is essential for Ms. Doyle’s sense of security,” Audrey conveyed to Nathan, still

harboring a slight hope for his decency.

In a gentle tone, she added, “This is what’s best for all of us. You, me, and Ms. Doyle.”

Nathan hung up without a word.

Audrey put down her phone. She felt a vold Inside her. She hoped Anne’s situation would come to a

close

Relaxing slightly, Audrey ate something and called Hugo to ask if he could pick Anne up.

“Audrey, there seems to be some trouble. I don’t know what the man who pushed Anne has told the police, but I’m working on it. Don’t worry.” Hugo’s voice was heavy with concern.

Audrey’s grip tightened on her cup. “Okay, thank you for your help.”

When the call ended, her phone vibrated again.

Audrey answered quickly, “Hello…”

“Audrey?” The voice was vaguely familiar.

She responded, “Yes, it’s me.”

“Tonight at seven, Jacinda Hotel. If you don’t show up, be prepared for Anne to face serious jail time!”

It was Charles, Amelia’s cousin.

Audrey gripped her phone tightly, recalling Hugo’s words about the troubling situation.

“In a society governed by law, evidence matters. The airport video clearly proves Aunt Anne’s innocence. Nobody can twist the truth to frame her.

Anne adopted a 14–year–old mute girl last year. If you don’t show

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

quite the legal expert, aren’t you? You’re always keen on educating others.” He continued with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I won’t lay a finger on the girl myself. No evidence, you

There have been a few tragic cases recently… makes you think,

trembled as she gripped the phone. She

else would I get your number? 7:00 pm, Jacinda Hotel. Room 3020,

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two hours. It’s rush hour in

Charles hung up.

and it took

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adopted daughter go through what she had experienced. Audrey gritted her teeth as

neck. She grabbed her phone and belongings, then left for the Jacinda Hotel.

onto my sister’s every word! I’ve

take a sip, and we can capture it on video.

room swung open. Audrey appeared between

grandfather clock chimed seven times

looked up, seemingly surprised to

is the perfect chance to prove your innocence to my sister. Don’t waste the work I did to get

here today,” Charles said, casually running his fingers

Ms. Yeomans and my brother–in–law are now divorced, let’s have a few drinks before. everyone here. It’ll be a way to confirm that you won’t pursue my brother–in–law any longer. It’s a fitting end,

at Nathan at Nathan and continued, “Regardless of whether Anne intentionally pushed my sister or not, my sister was hurt because of her. If you’re pleading for leniency…

a voice in the room encouraged. “If the hard liquor is too much, surely a few glasses of red wine wouldn’t be too difficult,

clear eyes fixed solely on Nathan, who sat in a relaxed posture.

the room, casually removing the scarf that

of her. She grabbed the liquor decanter closest to her and

visible without the scarf, made the side of her face,

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had pesticide with me. If I hadn’t saved you, I would have drank it,” she said. She lifted the second

I saved you from that kidnapping, it’s more like

taken the blade for him, she didn’t