"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

opened her mouth but

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

then said, "Alright, I accept that. Since you've chosen to go abroad, focus on your career. I'm

what Russell truly desired was

perhaps she was just a

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

board his flight. He said, "I

her response, he ended the

a mix of confusion

felt like a

you thinking

Lucas's deep, magnetic voice broke through. He walked over, sat beside her, and wrapped her in his arms. Fresh from exercising and showering, he carried a crisp,

against him, Aveline said,

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

saying goodbye. He's

his return, that

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