"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

her mouth but couldn't find

you before. I also regret causing you some trouble later," he continued,

accept that. Since you've chosen to go abroad, focus on your career. I'm sure you'll succeed in what you

understood that what Russell truly desired was

she was just

your kind words. I probably won't be able to attend

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

her response, he ended

her phone, feeling a mix of confusion and shock as memories of Russell surfaced

all felt

you

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,

him, Aveline said, "Russell just

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

goodbye. He's going

his return,

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