"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 left Aveline

mouth but couldn't find the

to help you before. I also regret causing you some

chosen to go abroad, focus on your career. I'm sure you'll succeed in

what Russell truly desired was

she

probably won't be able to

Russell to board his flight. He said,

response, he

phone, feeling a mix of confusion and shock

all felt like a

you thinking

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

him, Aveline said, "Russell just

expression darkened. "He even has the nerve

He's

his return, that

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