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.

the world outside, Russell continued to stare at Aveline's face. Suddenly, he said, "I'm

When's the wedding? I should have enough time to prepare

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

His words were blunt.

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

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

know, but from the beginning, I never wanted your

in your life earlier, would the

considering his

"Maybe," she replied softly.

ifs' in this world. The two of you seem like you're destined to be together. No matter how much time has passed or

Aveline remained silent.

"Aveline,

don't

had once felt had disappeared amid

match what you're really feeling. You still soften toward him, and he can

looked at her

marriage is just a temporary arrangement. When everything is settled in the

take you away. Alright?"

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