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.

14–year–old mute girl last year. If you don’t

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I won’t lay a finger on the girl myself. No evidence, you see.”

isn’t she? Bullying can be quite nasty there. There have been a few tragic

she gripped the phone. She asked, “Did Nathan ask

else would I get your number? 7:00 pm, Jacinda Hotel.

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two hours. It’s rush hour in Sheysea.

Charles hung up.

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

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

her scarf around her neck. She grabbed her

shouldn’t hang onto my sister’s every

Is for Audrey to take a sip, and we

the private room swung open. Audrey appeared between

times

surprised

Ms. Yeomans, right on time!” Charles nudged Nathan with his elbow. He lowered his voice, Nathan, this is the perfect

here today,” Charles said, casually running his fingers through his messy hair. He stood up and

now divorced, let’s have a few drinks before. everyone here. It’ll be a way

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.”

forgiveness!” a voice in the room encouraged. “If the hard liquor is

entrance. Her clear eyes fixed solely on Nathan,

took a few steps toward the round table in the room, casually removing the scarf that half- covered her

in front of her. She grabbed

now visible without the scarf, made

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12, 1 had pesticide with me. If I hadn’t saved you, I would have drank

that kidnapping, it’s more

had taken the blade for him,