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.

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

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

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

quite nasty there. There have been

though her hand trembled as she gripped the phone.

get your number? 7:00 pm, Jacinda Hotel. Room

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two hours. It’s rush hour in Sheysea.

Charles hung up.

was dry and sore, and it took her a

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suffered violence at school, she couldn’t let Anne’s adopted daughter go through what she had experienced. Audrey gritted her teeth as she remembered the girl’s bright

scarf around her neck. She grabbed her phone and belongings, then left for the

shouldn’t hang onto my sister’s every word! I’ve managed to get that

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

open. Audrey appeared

chimed seven times in the lavishly decorated,

up, seemingly surprised to see

elbow. He lowered his voice, Nathan, this is the perfect chance

we’ve invited Ms. Yeomans here today,” Charles said, casually running his fingers through his messy hair. He stood up and smiled at

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

was hurt because of her. If you’re pleading for

is needed when asking for forgiveness!” 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

the round table in the room, casually removing the scarf that half- covered her face and draping

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

bruises on Audrey’s pale skin, now visible without the scarf, made

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you, I would have drank it,” she said. She lifted the second decanter and

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

when Audrey had taken the blade for him, she didn’t want