Aveline hesitated and said, "But I've never attended such an event. I'm afraid I might make mistakes."
Russell replied, "No worries, you just need to look beautiful."
Aveline nodded. "Alright, just promise not to scold me if I mess up."
Russell chuckled softly. "I promise I won't."
Aveline continued packing her things. She didn't have much; everything fit into one suitcase. Once she was done, she paused for a moment, feeling a bit dazed. After living here for so long, this was all she had?
From the beginning, she had never felt like this place elonged to her.
A faint bitterness crossed her eyes as she zipped up her suitcase and carried it out
the door.
She
gave the passcode to Russell.
Russell nodded slightly, took the suitcase from her hand, and said, "Let's go."This text is property of NĂ´/velD/rama.Org.
"Alright."
Leaving Maple Garden, they headed back to the apartment she had lived in before.
It had been a while since she returned, and the place was a bit messy.
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Aveline said, "I haven't been back in a while. I need to clean up first. Russ, please wait a moment."
Russell nodded, glancing around the simple two-bedroom apartment with a light sparkle in his eyes.
Had they lived here for the past year?
But there were no traces that Lucas had stayed here before.
Had she cleared up everything that was related to him?
Scoffing inwardly, he watched as Aveline tidied up the living room and then brought him some tea. "Russ, please have a seat. Russell said, "I can help, you know."
Aveline shook her head. "No need. You just rest. I'll be done in a moment."
After all, it wasn't right to let a guest help with the chores.
Russell watched her deft movements, his smile widening. "Aren't you supposed to be working today? Have you resigned?"
"Yes, I resigned," Aveline replied calmly,
Russell said, "You handled it quickly. What are your plans now? Wanna come to work for me?"
While still occupied, Aveline said, "I just received a lot of money. I'm not planning on finding a job right away. I need to enjoy life first."
Russell chuckled. "That's a good plan."
The benefit of a small apartment was that it took less than an hour for Aveline to tidy up. She sat on the couch, took a sip of water, and looked around the familiar surroundings, feeling as if she had been away for ages.
Suddenly, she sighed and said, "Russ, how can a person change so much once he gets back his memories?"
Russell's eyes flickered. "I don't know about others, but I wouldn't change. It's not like I drank a potion to forget everything. It's just remembering more things, so there's no reason to change so drastically." Aveline looked at him. "Really?"
Russell looked at her earnestly. "Really."
Her eyes flashed briefly, and she smiled nonchalantly. "Oh."
Seeing her somewhat lost expression, Russell felt a strange sensation within him, but he didn't dwell on it. Instead, he said, "Aveline, you're an orphan. Have you ever thought about finding your biological parents?"
"Finding my biological parents?"
Russell nodded. "Your life has been too simple. So, when someone like him appeared, you put your whole heart into it. You should look for your biological
parents and make more friends."
Aveline began to seriously consider it. She had grown up in an orphanage and had never thought about finding her biological parents.