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.

14–year–old mute girl last year. If you don’t show up… I’ll have

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

always keen on educating others.” He continued with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I won’t lay a

quite nasty there. There have been a few tragic

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

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

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in Sheysea. I hope

Charles hung up.

dry and sore, and it 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

on and wrapped her scarf around her neck. She grabbed her phone and

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

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

room swung open.

times in the lavishly

up, seemingly surprised to see Audrey

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

said, casually running his fingers through his messy hair. He stood up and smiled at Audrey.

brother–in–law are 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 any

was hurt because of her. If you’re pleading for leniency… you should at least have a few

encouraged. “If the hard liquor is too

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

the room, casually removing the

from the table, placed it in front of her. She grabbed the liquor decanter closest to

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

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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

that kidnapping, it’s

taken the blade for