"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

mouth but

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

you've chosen to go abroad, focus

what Russell truly

she was just a passing

be able to attend your wedding, so don't bother

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

waiting for her response, he ended

feeling a mix of confusion and shock as memories of Russell surfaced in her

all felt like

you

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

against him, Aveline said, "Russell just

"He even

goodbye. He's

his return, that remained

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