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    “Charlie…”


    Nanako Ito gasped, her emotions overwhelming her as she maneuvered her wheelchair toward him with both hands.<fn78f0> ??? ????? ???????s ??? ?????s??? ?? find~novel</fn78f0>


    Charlie quickly stepped forward, concern etched on his face. “Miss Ito, are you okay?” he asked.


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    In that moment, what struck her most was not the hardships she faced, but the sheer joy that Charlie’s unexpected visit brought her.


    Seeing her in distress, Charlie instinctively reached out, gently cing his hand on the back of hers. “Miss Ito, it’s okay. Please don’t cry,” he said softly, trying to console her.


    Wiping her tears, Nanako Ito shook her head again and replied, “I’m not crying over what just happened…”


    She looked up, her eyes shimmering with deep affection, and asked, her voice trembling, “Charlie, why are you here in Kyoto?”


    With a faint smile, Charlie exined, “I came to Japan for a purpose. I just arrived in Osaka and thought since it’s so close, I woulde to see you.”


    Hearing this, a wave of warmth washed over Nanako Ito, filling her heart with sweetness.


    “Charlie, do you mean to say you came to see me because you missed me?” she asked, her excitement palpable.


    “Uh…” Charlie hesitated, caught off guard.


    He considered fabricating an excuse but realized thating all this way was the most honest response he could give. After a moment, he nodded slightly and replied, somewhat awkwardly, “Well, I guess…”


    Nanako Ito’s heart soared with happiness upon hearing this!


    Though tears still lingered in her eyes, she smiled brightly and eximed, “I can’t believe you still think of me! This truly surprises me…”


    Then she eagerly inquired, “Charlie, how did you know I was in Kyoto?”


    “I ran into Koichi Tanaka at Eastcliff Airport a few days ago, and he mentioned it,” Charlie exined.


    “Oh, I see!” Nanako Ito responded shyly. “Charlie, thank you for remembering me and for saving my life today…”


    Charlie smiled gently and said, “There’s no need to be so formal. Just ept it.”


    Then he asked, “I noticed you’ve been in a wheelchair. Has your health not improved?”


    “No, not yet,” Nanako Ito replied softly. “Since myst match with Aurora, I sustained serious injuries. I received treatment in Tokyo and was out of danger, but I haven’t fully recovered. It might take a long time to healpletely.”


    Charlie nodded solemnly. “Actually, I came here primarily to help you with your recovery. I didn’t anticipate encountering such a situation…”


    With gratitude shining in her eyes, Nanako Ito replied, “Charlie, the best doctors in Japan have examined my injury. They’ve told me it’s rare to restore my face. With current medical techniques, full recovery is quite unlikely. If I can walk unassisted in a few years, it would be viewed as a medical miracle.”


    Then, meeting Charlie’s gaze with intensity, she said earnestly, “Just your visit means so much to me. It’s far more significant than standing up again or recovering…”


    “You can’t imagine how much I’ve missed you. To be honest, my greatest wish during this time hasn’t been about my health, but simply to see you again…”


    Gathering her courage, Nanako Ito took Charlie’s hand and said warmly, “Thank you, Charlie! Having you here is such a blessing. If I could hold your hand and walk through the snow for a moment, I would have no regrets in this life…”


    Seeing her gentle demeanor, Charlie felt a pang ofpassion in his heart. He looked intently at Nanako Ito and dered sincerely, “Nanako, I have a way to help you heal and restore you to your former self!”


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