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.

year. If you don’t show up… I’ll have to involve her,” Charles

Audrey’s resolve tightened.

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

there. There have been a few tragic cases recently… makes

anger surging within her, Audrey remained composed, though her hand trembled as she gripped the phone. She asked, “Did Nathan ask you to

number? 7:00 pm, Jacinda

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hour in

Charles hung up.

it took her a long time to

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violence at school, she couldn’t let Anne’s adopted daughter go through what she had experienced. Audrey gritted her teeth

jacket on and wrapped her scarf around her neck.

you shouldn’t hang onto my sister’s every

to take a sip, and we can capture it on video. It’ll be solid proof of your innocence

the private room swung open. Audrey appeared

grandfather clock chimed seven times in

surprised

perfect chance to prove

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

now divorced, let’s have a few drinks before. everyone here. It’ll be a way to confirm

my sister was hurt because of her. If you’re pleading for leniency… you should at least have a few

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

entrance. Her clear eyes fixed solely on Nathan, who

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

of her. She grabbed the liquor decanter closest to her and

Audrey’s pale skin, now visible without the scarf, made the side of her face, jawline, and neck more

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was 12, 1 had pesticide with me. If I hadn’t saved you, I would have drank it,” she said. She lifted the second decanter and continued to fill

you from that kidnapping, it’s more like you saved

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