After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"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

opened her mouth but couldn't

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

exhaled softly, then said, "Alright, I accept that. Since you've chosen to go abroad,

that what Russell

perhaps she was just a passing

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

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

her response, he

phone, feeling a mix of confusion and shock

all felt like

you thinking

through. He walked over, sat beside her, and wrapped her in his arms. Fresh from exercising and showering, he carried a crisp,

him, Aveline said, "Russell just

darkened. "He even

goodbye. He's going

for his return,