"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 left

her mouth but

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

accept that. Since you've chosen to go abroad, focus on your

understood that what Russell truly desired was

perhaps she

to

someone urged Russell to board his flight. He said, "I need to

waiting for her response, he

confusion and

felt like

you thinking

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

him, Aveline said, "Russell just

darkened. "He even has the

goodbye. He's going abroad

his return, that

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