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.

girl last year. If you don’t show up…

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry,

quite nasty there. There have

remained composed, though her hand trembled as she gripped the phone. She asked, “Did Nathan ask you

I get your number? 7:00 pm, Jacinda

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less than two hours. It’s rush hour in Sheysea.

Charles hung up.

and sore, and it took her a long time to

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daughter go through what she had

slipped her jacket on and wrapped her scarf around her neck. She grabbed

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

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

door to the private room swung open. Audrey appeared between

seven times in the lavishly decorated,

surprised to see Audrey there.

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

invited Ms. Yeomans here today,” Charles said, casually running his fingers through his messy hair.

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

and continued, “Regardless of whether Anne intentionally pushed my sister or not, my sister was hurt because of her. If you’re pleading for

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

clear eyes fixed solely on Nathan, who

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

of her. She grabbed

made the side of her face, jawline, and neck more

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

from that kidnapping, it’s more like you saved me.”

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