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.

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

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

you? You’re always keen on educating others.” He continued with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I won’t lay a finger

have been a few tragic cases recently… makes you

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

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

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two hours. It’s rush hour in

Charles hung up.

sore, and it took her a long

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violence at school, she couldn’t let Anne’s adopted daughter go through what she had

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

my sister’s every word! I’ve managed

were after. All we need Is for Audrey to take a sip, and we can capture it on video. It’ll be solid proof

swung open. Audrey appeared between the double

clock chimed seven times in the

looked up, seemingly surprised to see Audrey there.

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

no other reason we’ve invited Ms. Yeomans here today,” Charles said, casually running his fingers through

everyone here. It’ll be a way to

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

a voice in the room encouraged. “If the hard liquor is too much, surely a few glasses

clear eyes fixed solely on

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

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

visible without the scarf, made the side of

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I was 12, 1 had pesticide with me. If I hadn’t saved you, I would have drank it,” she said. She lifted the second decanter and continued

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

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