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.

a 14–year–old mute girl last year. If you don’t show up… I’ll have to involve her,”

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

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

there. There have been a

remained composed, though her hand trembled as she gripped the phone. She asked, “Did Nathan ask

pm, Jacinda Hotel. Room 3020,

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hour in Sheysea. I hope you

Charles hung up.

took

2/3

at school, she couldn’t let Anne’s adopted daughter go through what she had experienced. Audrey gritted her teeth as she remembered the girl’s bright smile.

around her neck. She grabbed her phone

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

you were after. All we need Is for Audrey to take a sip, and we can capture it on video. It’ll be solid proof of your innocence

door to the private room swung open. Audrey appeared between the

tall grandfather clock chimed seven times in the lavishly decorated, vintage–style room.

up, seemingly surprised to

his voice, Nathan, this is the perfect chance

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

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

my sister or not, my sister was hurt

“If the hard liquor is too much, surely a few glasses of red wine

the entrance. Her clear eyes fixed solely on Nathan,

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

picked up a tall crystal glass from the table, placed it in front of her. She grabbed

scarf, made the side of her face, jawline, and neck

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

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

the time, when Audrey had taken the blade for him, she