"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.

apology left

opened her mouth but couldn't

you some trouble later," he continued, skillfully avoiding the specifics yet making his

chosen to go abroad, focus on your career. I'm sure

what Russell truly desired

for her... perhaps she was just

won't be able to attend your wedding,

Russell to board his flight. He said, "I need to hang up

for her response,

a mix of confusion and shock as memories of Russell

felt like a

are you

her in his arms. Fresh from exercising and showering, he

against him, Aveline said, "Russell just

this, Lucas's expression darkened. "He even has the nerve to

saying goodbye. He's going

for his return, that remained completely

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