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.

last year. If you don’t show up… I’ll

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

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

nasty there. There have been a few tragic

hand trembled as she gripped

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

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hour in Sheysea. I hope you make it in

Charles hung up.

dry and sore, and it took her a long time

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

and wrapped her scarf around her neck. She grabbed her phone and belongings, then left for the Jacinda Hotel.

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

to take a sip, and we can capture it

room swung open. Audrey appeared between

clock chimed seven times in the lavishly decorated, vintage–style

surprised to

Yeomans, right on time!” Charles nudged Nathan 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 get this

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

be a way to confirm that you won’t pursue my brother–in–law any

Nathan and continued, “Regardless of whether Anne intentionally pushed my sister or not, my sister was hurt

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

stood at the entrance. Her clear eyes fixed solely on Nathan, who sat

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

of her. She grabbed the liquor decanter closest to

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

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met 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 second decanter and continued

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

Audrey had taken the blade for