Aveline felt a bit surprised. Ever since she had last seen him at the breakfast shop, he hadn't shown up again. His sudden appearance today was indeed unexpected. After all, she had made things quite clear before. She smiled slightly and nodded. "Sure, we're almost home anyway. By the way, have you had dinner?"

Russell nodded. "Yeah, I have."

Aveline smiled again. "Then I don't need to cook."

Russell's lips curved into a smile. His delicate, handsome face took on a more mischievous look, his beautiful eyes holding an unreadable emotion as he gazed at her.

Aveline tried not to think too much about it.

The elevator doors opened, and they both entered the apartment.

Selena wasn't home, which puzzled Aveline, but she didn't ask about it.

"What would you like to drink?" she asked, glancing at Russell.

But Russell kept his gaze fixed on her and said, "Aveline, stop fussing around. Just sit down."

Aveline paused, then grabbed two glasses of juice and sat down on the living room sofa.

Russell continued to stare at

When's the wedding? I should have enough time

congratulations, and I don't want you at

His words were blunt.

lowered. At this point, she

"Russ, I've always been grateful to

smiled faintly. "I know, but from the beginning,

I had appeared in your life earlier,

paused, considering his

"Maybe," she replied softly.

there are no 'what ifs' in this world. The two of you seem like you're destined to be together. No matter how much time has passed or what you've been through, you're still not willing

Aveline remained silent.

"Aveline, do

replied, "I don't

she had once felt had disappeared

Russell insisted, "But your words don't match what you're really feeling. You still soften toward him,

looked at

arrangement. When everything is settled in

take you away. Alright?"

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