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 show up… I’ll have to involve her,” Charles sneered.

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

legal expert, aren’t you? You’re always keen on educating others.” He continued with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I won’t lay a finger on the girl

can be quite nasty there. There have been a

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

pm, Jacinda Hotel. Room 3020, Cloudsca

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in Sheysea. I hope

Charles hung up.

it took

2/3

she

around her neck. She grabbed her phone and belongings, then

my sister’s every word! I’ve managed to get

we can capture it on video. It’ll

room swung open. Audrey appeared

chimed seven times in the lavishly

surprised to see Audrey there.

lowered his voice, Nathan, this is the perfect

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

Nathan at Nathan and continued, “Regardless of whether Anne intentionally pushed my sister or not, my sister was hurt because of her. If you’re

asking for forgiveness!” a voice in the room encouraged. “If the hard liquor is too much, surely a few glasses of red wine wouldn’t be too difficult,

eyes fixed solely on Nathan, who sat

in the room, casually removing the scarf that half-

She grabbed the liquor decanter closest to her and poured the clear liquid into her

skin, now visible without the scarf, made the side of her face, jawline,

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I hadn’t saved you, I would have drank

I saved you from that kidnapping,

had taken the blade for him, she