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.

continued to stare at Aveline's face.

the wedding? I should have enough time to prepare a

"Aveline, I don't want your congratulations, and

His words were blunt.

slightly, her gaze lowered. At this point, she couldn't pretend she didn't understand

her lips, then spoke, "Russ, I've always been grateful

but from the

looked intently at her. "If I had appeared in your life earlier, would the outcome be different

paused, considering

"Maybe," she replied softly.

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

Aveline remained silent.

"Aveline, do you love him

"I don't

calm; whatever love she had once felt had disappeared amid all they had gone

what you're really feeling. You still soften toward him, and he can still affect your emotions with what he does."

at her

my marriage is just a temporary arrangement. When everything is settled in the future, if you want to leave, come

take you away. Alright?"

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