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.

girl last year. If you don’t show up… I’ll have to involve

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

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

middle school, isn’t she? Bullying can be quite nasty there. There have been a few tragic cases recently… makes you

hand trembled as she gripped the phone.

I get your number? 7:00 pm,

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two hours. It’s rush hour in Sheysea. I hope you make

Charles hung up.

took her a

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at school, she couldn’t let Anne’s adopted daughter go through what she had experienced. Audrey gritted her teeth

neck. She

you shouldn’t hang onto my sister’s every

take a sip, and we can capture it on video. It’ll be solid proof of your innocence

the private room swung open. Audrey appeared

chimed seven times in

seemingly surprised to see Audrey

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

invited Ms. Yeomans here today,” Charles said, casually running his fingers through his messy hair. He stood

Ms. Yeomans and my brother–in–law are now divorced, let’s have a few drinks before. everyone here. It’ll be a

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… you should at

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

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

in the room, casually removing the scarf that half- covered her face

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

visible without the scarf, made the side of her face, jawline, and neck more

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

I saved you from that

the blade for him, she didn’t want