Chapter 890

"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.

The unexpected apology left Aveline stunned.

but couldn't

you some trouble later," he continued, skillfully avoiding the specifics yet making his

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

Russell

she was just a passing

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

urged Russell to board his flight. He said,

her response,

glanced at her phone, feeling a mix of confusion and

all felt

are you thinking

Suddenly, Lucas's deep, magnetic

through. He walked over, sat beside her, and wrapped her in his arms. Fresh from exercising and

ver

pleasant scent that sh

against him, Aveline said, "Russell

even has the

He's

his return,

"At least he's

and suddenly asked, "Lucas, where's your sincerity?"

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