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.

Anne adopted a 14–year–old mute girl last year. If you don’t show up… I’ll have

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

others.” He continued with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I won’t lay a finger on the girl myself.

have been a few tragic cases recently… makes you think, doesn’t

her, Audrey remained composed, though her hand trembled as she gripped the phone.

number? 7:00 pm, Jacinda Hotel.

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in Sheysea. I hope you

Charles hung up.

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 bright smile.

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

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

to take a sip, and we can capture it on video. It’ll be solid proof of

the private room swung open. Audrey appeared between the

tall grandfather clock chimed seven times in the lavishly

seemingly surprised to

Nathan, this is the perfect chance to prove your innocence to my sister. Don’t waste the work I did

invited Ms. Yeomans here today,” Charles said, casually running his

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

not, my sister was hurt because of her. If you’re pleading for leniency… you should at least have a

a voice in the room encouraged. “If the hard

eyes fixed solely

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

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

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

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you, I would have drank it,” she said.

that kidnapping, it’s more like you saved

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