"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

mouth but couldn't find the

you some trouble later," he

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

understood that what Russell truly

perhaps she was just a passing

I probably won't be able to attend

his flight. He said, "I need to

for her response, he ended the

phone, feeling a mix of confusion and

all felt like a

are you thinking

her in his arms. Fresh from exercising

Aveline said, "Russell just

even has the nerve to call

saying goodbye. He's going

return, that remained completely

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