"Happy New Year! How have you been lately?"

Russell's voice carried a hint of laughter.

Aveline replied, "Pretty good. I found my biological parents and have returned to Labor City."

"I saw the news, but I haven't had a chance to congratulate you yet." Russell's tone surprisingly carried a note of loneliness.

Aveline lowered her gaze, unsure of what to say. Their relationship was just a thin layer of unspoken feelings away from changing everything. Once that layer was pierced, nothing would be the same. They both paused, the silence stretching between them.

"I'm going abroad."

After a long moment, Russell's voice finally broke the silence.

Aveline was taken aback. "Why the sudden decision to go abroad?"

"I'm sorry."

But instead of answering her question, Russell offered an apology.

unexpected apology left

but couldn't

I also regret causing you some trouble later," he continued, skillfully avoiding the specifics

said, "Alright, I accept that. Since you've chosen to go

understood that what Russell truly desired

her... perhaps she was

kind words. I probably won't be able to attend your wedding, so don't bother sending me an

his flight. He said,

for her response, he

a mix of confusion and shock as memories of Russell surfaced in

felt like a

are you

wrapped her

him, Aveline said, "Russell just called

expression darkened. "He even

goodbye. He's going abroad for

his return, that remained completely

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