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.

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

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

continued with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I won’t lay a finger on

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

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

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

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hour in Sheysea. I hope you make it in

Charles hung up.

and sore, and it took her a

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

wrapped her scarf around her neck. She grabbed her phone

my sister’s every

we can capture it on video. It’ll be solid proof of your innocence for my

door to the private room swung open. Audrey appeared between

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

up, seemingly surprised

the perfect chance to prove your innocence to my sister.

invited Ms. Yeomans here today,” Charles said, casually running his

here. It’ll be a way to confirm that you won’t pursue my brother–in–law any longer. It’s a fitting end, don’t you think?”

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

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

eyes fixed solely on Nathan, who sat in a relaxed

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

from the table, placed it in front of her. She grabbed the

skin, now visible without the scarf, made the side of her face, jawline, and neck more

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

that kidnapping, it’s more like you saved me.”

the time, when Audrey had taken the blade for him, she