"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

before. I also regret causing you some trouble later," he continued, skillfully avoiding the specifics yet

chosen to go abroad, focus

that what Russell truly

she

"Thanks for your kind words. I probably won't be able to attend your wedding, so don't bother sending me an invitation." Aveline remained

Russell to board his flight. He said, "I

for her response,

of confusion and shock as memories of Russell surfaced

felt

are you thinking

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

Aveline said, "Russell just

expression darkened. "He even

He's going abroad

for his return, that

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