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.

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

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

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

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

she gripped

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

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rush hour in Sheysea. I hope you make it

Charles hung up.

throat was dry and sore, and it took her a long

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

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

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

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

swung open. Audrey appeared between the double

grandfather clock chimed seven times in the lavishly decorated, vintage–style

looked up, seemingly surprised to see Audrey

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 get this

here today,” Charles said, casually running his fingers through his messy

here. It’ll be a way to

sister was hurt

hard liquor is too much, surely a few glasses of red wine wouldn’t be too difficult, right?”

Her clear eyes fixed solely on Nathan, who sat

few steps toward the round table in the room, casually removing the scarf that half- covered her face and draping it

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

without the scarf, made the

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hadn’t saved you, I would have drank it,” she said. She lifted the second decanter and continued

than saying I saved you from that kidnapping, it’s more like you saved me.”

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