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.

a 14–year–old mute girl last year. If you don’t show up… I’ll have to involve her,”

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

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

isn’t she? Bullying can be quite nasty there. There have been a few tragic cases recently… makes you think, doesn’t it?” Charles

her hand trembled as she gripped the phone. She

your number? 7:00 pm, Jacinda Hotel.

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hour in Sheysea. I hope

Charles hung up.

and sore, and it took her a long time to calm her breathing

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she

wrapped her scarf around her neck. She

my sister’s every word! I’ve managed

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

to the private room swung open. Audrey appeared

seven times in the

seemingly surprised to see

right on time!” Charles nudged Nathan with his elbow. He lowered his voice, Nathan, this is the perfect chance to prove your innocence to

here today,” Charles said, casually running his fingers through

divorced, let’s have a few drinks before. everyone here. It’ll be a way to confirm that you won’t pursue

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

“If the hard liquor is too much, surely a few glasses of red

solely on Nathan, who sat in

removing the scarf that half- covered her face and draping it over the

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

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

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

I saved you from that

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