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.

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

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

others.” He continued with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I won’t lay

she? Bullying can be quite nasty there. There have been a few tragic cases recently… makes you think,

as she

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

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It’s rush hour in

Charles hung up.

throat was dry and sore, and it took her a long time to calm her

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adopted daughter go through what she had experienced. Audrey gritted her

her scarf around her neck. She

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

sip, and we can capture it on video. It’ll be solid proof of

the private room swung open. Audrey appeared between

chimed seven times in the lavishly decorated,

looked up, seemingly surprised to see

is the perfect chance to prove your innocence

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

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

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 as an apology.”

encouraged. “If the hard

the entrance. Her clear eyes fixed solely on Nathan, who sat in a relaxed

the room, casually removing the

her. She grabbed the liquor decanter closest to her

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

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

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

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