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 don’t show up… I’ll have to involve her,” Charles

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

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

can be quite nasty there. There have been a few tragic cases recently…

trembled as she gripped the phone. She asked, “Did

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

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rush hour in Sheysea.

Charles hung up.

it took her a long time to

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what she had experienced. Audrey gritted her teeth as she remembered the girl’s bright smile.

slipped her jacket on and wrapped her scarf around her neck. She grabbed

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

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

open. Audrey appeared

tall grandfather clock chimed seven times in the

looked up, seemingly surprised to

lowered his voice, Nathan, this is the perfect

running his fingers through his messy hair.

my brother–in–law are now divorced, let’s have a few drinks before. everyone here. It’ll be a

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

the room encouraged. “If the hard liquor is too much, surely a few glasses of red wine wouldn’t

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

in the room, casually removing the scarf

placed it in front of her. She grabbed the liquor decanter closest to her and

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

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me. If I hadn’t saved you, I would have drank

I saved you from that

time, when Audrey had taken the blade for him, she