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

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

you? You’re always keen on educating others.” He continued with a taunting tone, “Don’t

be quite nasty there. There have been

hand trembled as she gripped the phone.

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

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hour in Sheysea. I hope you make it in

Charles hung up.

it took her a long time to

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

neck. She grabbed her phone

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

we can capture it on video.

the private room swung open. Audrey appeared

times in the lavishly decorated, vintage–style

surprised to see

time!” Charles nudged Nathan with his elbow. He lowered his voice, Nathan, this is the perfect chance to

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

a way to confirm that you won’t pursue my brother–in–law any longer. It’s a fitting end, don’t you

continued, “Regardless of whether Anne intentionally pushed my sister or not, my sister was hurt because of her. If you’re pleading for leniency… you should at least have a few drinks

for forgiveness!” a voice in the room encouraged. “If the hard liquor is too much, surely a few glasses of red wine wouldn’t be too difficult, right?”

at the entrance. Her clear eyes fixed solely

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

placed it in front of her. She grabbed the liquor

bruises on Audrey’s pale skin, now visible without the scarf, made the side of her face, jawline, and neck more

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12, 1 had pesticide with me. If I hadn’t saved you, I would have drank it,” she said. She lifted the second decanter and continued to fill her

from that kidnapping, it’s more like

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