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.

mute girl last year. If you don’t show up…

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

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

middle school, isn’t she? Bullying can be quite nasty there. There have

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

get your number? 7:00 pm, Jacinda Hotel. Room 3020,

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two hours. It’s rush hour in

Charles hung up.

and sore, and it took

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suffered violence at school, she couldn’t let Anne’s adopted daughter go through what she had experienced. Audrey gritted her teeth

scarf around her neck. She

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

a sip, and we can capture

to the private room swung open. Audrey appeared between the double doors.

chimed seven times in the

up, seemingly surprised to

with his elbow. He lowered his voice, Nathan, this is the perfect chance to prove your innocence to my sister. Don’t waste the work I did to

said, casually running his fingers through his messy hair. He stood up and

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 you won’t pursue my brother–in–law any longer. It’s a fitting

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

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

fixed solely on Nathan, who sat in a relaxed posture.

took a few steps toward the round table in the room, casually removing the scarf that half- covered her face and draping it over the

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

without the scarf, made the

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when I was 12, 1 had pesticide with me. If I hadn’t saved you, I would have drank it,” she said. She lifted the

than saying I saved you from that kidnapping, it’s

blade for