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.

can try. Anne adopted a 14–year–old mute girl last year. If you don’t

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

with a taunting tone, “Don’t

she? Bullying can be quite nasty there. There have been a few tragic cases recently… makes you think, doesn’t it?” Charles spoke

remained composed, though her hand trembled as she gripped the phone. She

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

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hours. It’s rush hour in Sheysea. I hope you make it

Charles hung up.

and sore, and it took her a long time to calm

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daughter go through what she had experienced. Audrey gritted

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

shouldn’t hang onto my sister’s every word!

to take a sip, and we can capture it on video.

open. Audrey appeared between the double doors.

seven times in the lavishly decorated, vintage–style

up, seemingly surprised to see Audrey

is the perfect chance to prove your innocence to my sister. Don’t waste the work I did to get this drug for

reason we’ve invited Ms. Yeomans here today,” Charles said, casually running his

a way to confirm that you won’t pursue my

sister or not, my sister was hurt because of her. If you’re pleading for leniency… you should at least have a

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

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

removing the scarf that half- covered her face

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

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

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

than saying I saved you from that

the blade for him, she didn’t want to live.