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

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

aren’t you? You’re always keen on educating others.” He continued with a taunting tone,

she’s in middle school, isn’t she? Bullying can be quite nasty there. There have been a few tragic cases recently… makes you think,

composed, though her hand trembled as she gripped the phone. She asked,

pm, Jacinda Hotel. Room 3020, Cloudsca Pavilion. You

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two hours. It’s rush hour in Sheysea. I hope

Charles hung up.

throat was dry and sore, and it took her a long time

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she had experienced. Audrey gritted her

scarf around her neck. She grabbed

hang onto my sister’s every word!

you were after. All we need Is for Audrey to take a sip, and we can capture

swung open.

seven times in the lavishly

looked up, seemingly surprised

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

running his fingers through his messy hair. He stood up and smiled at

here. It’ll be a way to confirm that you won’t pursue my brother–in–law any longer. It’s a fitting end, don’t you

of whether Anne intentionally pushed my sister or not, my sister was hurt because of her. If

needed when asking for forgiveness!” a voice in the room encouraged. “If the hard liquor is too much, surely a few glasses of red

the entrance. Her clear eyes fixed solely on Nathan, who sat in a relaxed posture.

round table in the room, casually removing the

up a tall crystal glass from the table, placed it in front of her. She grabbed the liquor decanter closest to

the scarf, made the side of her face,

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I would have drank it,” she

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

blade for him, she didn’t