Russell's expression remained calm as he asked, "What's going on?"

Rina's sobs became more pronounced. "My parents are trying to force me to meet with the Fletcher family to discuss an arranged marriage. I don't want it-I don't like Aaron, and I don't want to marry him. Russ, please come get me!"

Russell maintained his casual demeanor. "And how exactly am I supposed to get you out of there?"

Rina cried even harder. "Russ, please, by any means necessary. Just get me out of here. I don't want to marry Aaron-I don't like him!"

Russell lowered his gaze, hiding the flicker of emotion in his eyes. After a brief pause, he finally responded, "Alright, send me your location." "Okay!"

The call ended.

Russell looked up at Aveline. "I have to go. Something came up."

Aveline nodded. "Alright."

Russell stood up and moved closer to her as if he wanted to say something more. But Aveline instinctively leaned back, putting a bit of distance between them. "What is it?" she asked, confused by his behavior.

Her subtle, instinctive retreat deepened the shadow in Russell's eyes, though he managed a small smile. He reached out and gently patted her head. "Don't worry. I'll make sure you get that divorce." A faint, unfamiliar feeling stirred in Aveline's heart.

She nodded. "Okay."

quiet breath of relief. For a moment, she had thought Russell was going to do something, but thankfully, he

Aveline and the nurse were in the

looked around,

Something

of disappointment. "I bought dinner

and glanced at the nurse. "Let's

agreed, nodding as she called the nurse over to eat

sun sank beneath the horizon, the final glimmers of vibrant orange faded from the

she was about to lose her balance, a strong arm suddenly wrapped around her waist, effortlessly lifting her and placing her back

this level of activity. You need to take it

frowned. "I don't need your

stared at her, his gaze intense.

instinctively looked at him. "How did you

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