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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.

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

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

a taunting tone, “Don’t

there. There have been a few tragic cases recently…

her, Audrey remained composed, though her hand trembled as she gripped the phone. She asked, “Did Nathan ask you to make this call?”

your number? 7:00 pm, Jacinda

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hour in Sheysea. I hope you

Charles hung up.

and sore, and it took her a long

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

wrapped her scarf around her neck. She grabbed her phone and belongings, then

hang onto my sister’s every

sip, and we can capture it on

room swung open. Audrey appeared between

seven times in the lavishly decorated, vintage–style

up, seemingly surprised

the perfect chance to prove

here today,” Charles said, casually running his

It’ll be a way to confirm that you

or not, my sister was hurt because of her. If you’re pleading

when asking for forgiveness!” a voice in the room encouraged. “If the hard

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

casually removing the scarf that

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

Audrey’s pale skin, now visible without the scarf, made the side of her

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

saying I saved you from that kidnapping,

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

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