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.

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

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I

be quite nasty there. There have

hand trembled as she gripped the phone. She

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

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hour in Sheysea. I hope

Charles hung up.

and sore, and it took

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adopted daughter go through what she had experienced. Audrey gritted her teeth as she remembered the girl’s bright

wrapped her scarf around her neck. She grabbed her phone

sister’s every word! I’ve managed to get that special

Is for Audrey to take a sip, and we can

room swung open.

chimed seven times

seemingly surprised

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

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

my brother–in–law are now divorced, let’s have a few drinks before. everyone here. It’ll be a way to confirm that you won’t pursue my brother–in–law any longer. It’s a fitting end,

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

voice in the room encouraged. “If the hard liquor is too much, surely a few glasses of red wine wouldn’t

fixed solely on Nathan, who

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

of her. She grabbed the liquor decanter closest to her and poured

visible without the scarf, made the side of her face, jawline,

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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 fill

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

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