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.

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

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

quite the legal expert, aren’t you? You’re always keen on educating others.” He continued with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I won’t

have been a few tragic cases

though her hand trembled as she gripped the phone. She asked, “Did Nathan ask you to make this

I get your number? 7:00 pm, Jacinda Hotel. Room 3020, Cloudsca Pavilion. You

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hour in Sheysea. I

Charles hung up.

took her a long

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

around her neck. She grabbed her phone

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

after. All 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 my sister..

room swung open. Audrey appeared

clock chimed seven times in the lavishly decorated,

looked up, seemingly surprised to

this is the perfect chance to prove your innocence to my sister.

said, casually running his fingers through his

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

was hurt

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

stood at the entrance. Her clear eyes fixed solely

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

it in front of her. She grabbed

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

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If I hadn’t saved you, I would have drank it,” she said. She lifted the second decanter and continued to

that kidnapping, it’s more like you saved

time, when Audrey had taken the blade for him, she