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.

can try. Anne adopted a 14–year–old mute girl last year. If you

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

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

middle school, isn’t she? Bullying can be quite nasty there. There have been a

her hand trembled as she gripped the phone. She asked, “Did Nathan

number? 7:00 pm, Jacinda Hotel.

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hour in Sheysea. I hope you make it in time.”

Charles hung up.

dry and sore, and it took her a

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she had experienced. Audrey gritted her teeth as she remembered

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

shouldn’t hang onto my sister’s every

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

door to the private room swung open. Audrey appeared

clock chimed seven times in

seemingly surprised to see Audrey

Ms. Yeomans, right on time!” Charles nudged Nathan with his elbow. He lowered his voice, Nathan, this is the perfect chance to prove your innocence

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

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 you

and 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.”

sincerity is needed when asking for forgiveness!” a voice in the room encouraged. “If the hard

entrance. Her clear eyes fixed solely on Nathan, who

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

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

pale skin, now visible without the scarf, made the side of her face,

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

that kidnapping, it’s

blade for him, she didn’t want