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.

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

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

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

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

composed, though her hand trembled as she gripped the phone. She asked,

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

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

Charles hung up.

took her a long

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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

jacket on and wrapped her scarf around her neck. She grabbed her phone and belongings, then left

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

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

swung open. Audrey appeared between the double doors.

chimed seven times in

seemingly surprised to see

Yeomans, 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 did to

today,” Charles said, casually running his fingers through his messy hair.

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

continued, “Regardless of whether Anne intentionally pushed my sister or not, my sister was hurt because of her. If

for 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 sat

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

in front of her. She grabbed the liquor decanter closest to her and poured the clear liquid into

on Audrey’s pale skin, now visible without the scarf, made the side of her face,

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

you from that kidnapping,

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