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.

last year. If you don’t show up… I’ll have to involve her,” Charles

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

on educating others.” He continued with a taunting tone,

isn’t she? Bullying can be quite nasty there. There have been a few tragic cases recently…

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

number? 7:00 pm, Jacinda Hotel. Room 3020, Cloudsca Pavilion. You

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It’s rush hour in Sheysea. I hope you make it in time.”

Charles hung up.

took her a long time to calm her

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suffered violence at school, she couldn’t let Anne’s adopted daughter go through what she had experienced. Audrey gritted her teeth as she remembered

around her neck. She grabbed her phone and

shouldn’t hang onto my sister’s every

Is for Audrey to take a sip, and we can capture it on video. It’ll be solid proof of your innocence for my sister..

the private room swung open.

tall grandfather clock chimed seven times in the

surprised

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

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

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

and continued, “Regardless of whether Anne intentionally pushed my sister or not, my sister was hurt because of her. If you’re pleading for leniency…

needed when asking for forgiveness!” a voice in the room encouraged. “If the hard liquor is

fixed solely on Nathan, who

the room, casually removing the scarf that half- covered her face and

her. She grabbed the

bruises on Audrey’s pale skin, now visible without the scarf, made the side of her face, jawline, and

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If I hadn’t saved you, I would have drank it,” she said. She lifted

than saying I saved you from that

time, when Audrey had taken the blade for him, she didn’t want to live.