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.

girl last year. If you don’t show up… I’ll have to

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

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

in middle school, isn’t she? Bullying can be quite nasty there. There have been a few tragic cases recently… makes you think,

anger surging within her, Audrey remained composed, though her hand trembled as she gripped the phone. She asked, “Did

number? 7:00 pm,

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

Charles hung up.

was dry and sore, and it took

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school, she couldn’t let Anne’s adopted daughter go through what she had experienced. Audrey gritted her teeth as she remembered the girl’s bright

around her neck. She grabbed her phone and belongings, then

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

Is for Audrey to take a sip, and we

private room swung open. Audrey appeared

times

up, seemingly surprised to see Audrey there.

lowered his voice, Nathan, this is the perfect chance to prove your innocence to my sister. Don’t waste the work I did to get this drug for

no other reason we’ve invited Ms. Yeomans here today,” Charles said, casually running his fingers through his messy

Ms. Yeomans and my 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 longer. It’s a

intentionally pushed my sister or not, my sister was hurt because of her. If you’re

forgiveness!” a voice in the room encouraged. “If the hard liquor

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

casually removing the scarf that half- covered her

in front of her. She grabbed the liquor decanter closest to

made the

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

you from that

the time, when Audrey had taken the blade