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.

try. Anne adopted a 14–year–old mute girl last year. If you don’t

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

you’re quite the 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

have been a few tragic cases recently… makes you

composed, though her hand trembled as she gripped

number? 7:00 pm, Jacinda Hotel. Room

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

Charles hung up.

took her a long time to

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daughter go through what she had experienced. Audrey gritted her teeth as she remembered the

her neck. She grabbed her

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

we can capture it on video. It’ll

to the private room swung open. Audrey appeared between the

tall grandfather clock chimed seven times in the

up, seemingly surprised

right on time!” 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

casually running his fingers through his

now divorced, let’s have a few drinks before. everyone here. It’ll be a way

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

in the room encouraged. “If the hard liquor is too much, surely

fixed solely on Nathan, who sat in a relaxed posture.

round table in the room, casually removing the scarf that half- covered her face and draping

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

visible without the scarf, made the side of

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when I was 12, 1 had pesticide with me. If I hadn’t saved you, I would have drank it,”

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

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