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

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

continued with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I won’t

can be quite nasty there. There have been a few tragic cases recently… makes you think, doesn’t

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

pm, Jacinda Hotel. Room

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less than two hours. It’s rush hour in Sheysea. I

Charles hung up.

and it took her a long time to calm her

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school, she couldn’t let Anne’s adopted daughter go through what she had experienced. Audrey

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

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

after. All we need Is for Audrey to take a sip, and we can capture it on video. It’ll

to the private room swung open.

seven times in the lavishly

up, seemingly surprised to see Audrey

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

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

drinks before. everyone here. It’ll be a way to confirm that you won’t pursue my

whether Anne intentionally pushed my sister or not, my sister was

forgiveness!” a voice in the room encouraged. “If the hard liquor is too much,

eyes fixed solely

took a few steps toward the round table in the room, casually removing the

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

bruises on Audrey’s pale skin, now visible without the scarf, made the

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pesticide with me. If I hadn’t saved you, I would have drank it,” she said. She lifted the second decanter

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

the time, when Audrey had taken the blade for him, she didn’t