"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

but couldn't find the

sorry for not being able to help you before. I also regret causing you some trouble

go abroad, focus on your career. I'm

that what Russell truly desired was

her... perhaps she was just

slightly. "Thanks for your kind words. I probably won't be able to attend your wedding, so

his flight.

response, he ended

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

felt like a

you thinking

deep, magnetic voice broke through. He walked over, sat beside her, and wrapped her in his arms. Fresh from

him, Aveline said, "Russell

even has

saying goodbye. He's going abroad

his return, that remained completely

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