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.

If you don’t show up… I’ll have to involve

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

a taunting tone, “Don’t

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

hand trembled as she gripped the phone. She asked, “Did Nathan ask you to

7:00 pm, Jacinda

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in Sheysea. I hope

Charles hung up.

and sore, and it took her a long time to calm

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

her neck. She grabbed her phone and belongings, then left for the Jacinda

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

to take a sip, and we can capture it on video. It’ll

swung open.

clock chimed seven times in

surprised to see Audrey there.

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

Yeomans here today,” Charles said, casually running

drinks before. everyone here. It’ll be a way to confirm that you won’t pursue my brother–in–law any longer. It’s a fitting end,

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

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

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

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

in front of her. She grabbed the liquor decanter closest

made the side of her

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

you from that kidnapping, it’s more like you saved

time, when Audrey had taken the blade for