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 her,” Charles

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

expert, aren’t you? You’re always keen on educating others.” He continued with a taunting tone, “Don’t worry, I won’t lay a finger on the girl myself. No evidence, you

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

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

would I get your number? 7:00 pm, Jacinda

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hour in Sheysea. I hope you make it

Charles hung up.

sore, and it took her a

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

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

you shouldn’t hang onto my sister’s every

were after. All we need Is for Audrey to take a sip, and we

swung open. Audrey appeared

tall grandfather clock chimed seven times in the lavishly

looked up, seemingly surprised to see

is the perfect chance to prove your innocence to my sister. Don’t waste the work

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

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 fitting end, don’t

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

forgiveness!” a voice in the room encouraged. “If the hard liquor is too much, surely a few glasses of red wine wouldn’t be too difficult, right?”

eyes fixed solely on Nathan, who

the round table in the room, casually removing the scarf that half- covered her face

She grabbed the liquor

bruises on Audrey’s pale skin, now visible without the scarf, made

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saved you, I would have drank it,” she said. She lifted the second decanter and continued to fill her glass.

saved you from that kidnapping, it’s

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