Meeting The One For Me

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“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

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I

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, doesn’t

composed, though her hand trembled as she gripped the

7:00 pm, Jacinda Hotel. Room 3020,

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hour in Sheysea.

Charles hung up.

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

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let Anne’s adopted daughter go through what she had experienced. Audrey gritted her teeth as she remembered the

wrapped her scarf around her neck. She grabbed

shouldn’t hang onto my sister’s every word! I’ve managed to get that

need Is for Audrey to take a sip, and we can capture it on

room swung open. Audrey appeared

grandfather clock chimed seven times in the lavishly decorated, vintage–style room.

looked up, seemingly surprised to

with his elbow. He lowered his voice, Nathan, this is the perfect chance to prove your innocence to my

Ms. Yeomans here today,” Charles said, casually running his fingers through his messy hair. He stood up and smiled at Audrey.

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

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

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

eyes fixed solely on Nathan, who sat in a

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

tall crystal glass from the table, placed it in front of her. She grabbed the liquor decanter closest to her and poured the clear liquid into her glass.

scarf, made the side of her

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I was 12, 1 had pesticide with me. If I hadn’t saved you, I would have drank it,” she said. She lifted the second decanter and continued to fill her

saying I saved you from that kidnapping, it’s

Audrey had taken the blade