Meeting The One For Me

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“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.

can try. Anne adopted a 14–year–old mute girl last year. If you don’t show up… I’ll have

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

on educating others.” He continued with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I won’t lay a finger on

in middle school, isn’t she? Bullying can be quite nasty there. There have been a few tragic

surging within her, Audrey remained composed, though her hand trembled as she gripped the phone. She asked,

7:00 pm, Jacinda

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less than two hours. It’s rush hour in Sheysea. I hope

Charles hung up.

was dry and sore, and it took her a long time to calm her

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

her jacket on and wrapped her scarf around her neck. She grabbed her phone and belongings, then left for the Jacinda Hotel.

sister’s every

All we need Is for Audrey to take a sip, and we can capture

open. Audrey

seven times

seemingly surprised

Nathan with his elbow. He lowered his voice, Nathan, this is the perfect chance to prove your innocence to my sister. Don’t waste the work I did

casually running his fingers through his

here. It’ll be a way to confirm that

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

sincerity is needed when asking for forgiveness!” a voice in the room encouraged. “If the hard liquor is too much, surely a few glasses

entrance. Her clear eyes fixed solely on Nathan, who sat

toward the round table in the room, casually removing the scarf that half- covered

front of her. She grabbed the liquor decanter closest to her and poured the clear liquid into her

scarf, made the side of her

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me. If I hadn’t saved you, I would have drank it,” she said. She lifted the second decanter and continued

you from that kidnapping,

taken the blade for him, she didn’t want to live.