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.

You can try. Anne adopted a 14–year–old mute girl last year. If you don’t show

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

Bullying can be quite nasty there. There have

hand trembled as she gripped the phone.

7:00 pm, Jacinda Hotel. Room 3020,

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hours. It’s rush hour in Sheysea. I

Charles hung up.

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

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

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

All we need Is for Audrey to take a sip, and we can capture it on video. It’ll be solid

open. Audrey

clock chimed seven times in

surprised

right on time!” Charles nudged 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

Ms. Yeomans here today,” Charles said, casually running his fingers through his messy hair. He stood up and smiled

before. everyone here. It’ll be a way to confirm that you won’t pursue my brother–in–law any longer. It’s a

continued, “Regardless of whether Anne intentionally pushed my sister or not, my sister was hurt because of her. If you’re pleading for leniency… you should at least have a few drinks as an apology.”

the room encouraged. “If the hard liquor is too much, surely a few glasses of red wine wouldn’t be too difficult,

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

took a few steps toward the round table in the room, casually removing the scarf that

in front of her. She grabbed the liquor

scarf, made the side of

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

saved you from that kidnapping, it’s more like

blade for