"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 Aveline

opened her mouth but couldn't find

I also regret causing you some trouble

to go

that what Russell truly

she was just a

won't be able to attend

to board his flight.

for her response, he

at her phone, feeling a mix of confusion and shock as

all felt like

you

and wrapped her in his arms. Fresh from exercising and showering, he carried a crisp,

said, "Russell just called

even

was saying goodbye. He's going abroad for

his return, that remained

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