"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

mouth but couldn't

not being able to help you before. I also regret causing you some trouble later," he continued, skillfully avoiding the specifics

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

that what Russell truly

she was just

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

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

response, he ended

at her phone, feeling a mix of confusion

all felt like a

are you

walked over, sat beside her, and wrapped her in his arms. Fresh from exercising

him, Aveline said, "Russell just

"He even has the

He's going abroad

his return,

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