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    Nanako Ito looked at Charlie and asked, “Charlie, will I get the chance to see you again in the future?”


    Charlie nodded in response, “Yes, I’ve started part of my business in Japan, so I might be visiting more frequently.”


    “That’s wonderful!” Nanako Ito eximed, her face lighting up with happiness. “Charlie, can you promise me something?”


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    Quickly, Nanako Ito added, “I hope you’ll let me know every time youe to Japan. If it’s not too much trouble, I’d love the opportunity to see you!”


    “And if I happen to visit China, I hope you’ll allow me to meet you as well, okay?”


    Charlie smiled gently, “Of course, I promise.”


    With a cheer reminiscent of a little girl, Nanako Ito said, “Then I’ll be seeing you often in the future!”


    Charlie felt his heart warm at her sweet smile, and his tone softened. “Alright, I’ll take you back to your room first, and then I’lle help you with your healing.”


    Before long, with Nanako Ito guiding him, Charlie pushed her wheelchair back to her boudoir.


    Nanako Ito’s room featured a ssic Japanese design, characterized by natural wooden floors that were clean, tidy, and elegantly simple.


    Inside, a tea table rested on the floor, apanied by a Japanese-style bookcase and a flower arrangement table. The walls were adorned with several pieces of calligraphy, seemingly crafted by Nanako Ito herself.


    As Charlie helped her into her room, he made sure to support her carefully. One hand held hers while the other steadied her waist, an intimate gesture that sent his heart racing and painted her cheeks a soft shade of pink.<fne33e> ?????? ???? f?ndnovel</fne33e>


    With her guidance, Charlie assisted her in sitting down on the futon at the tea table.


    On the tabley an exquisite Japanese tea set and a small incense burner.


    Once Nanako Ito was settled, Charlie said, “Please wait for me; I need to take care of the bodies outside.”


    Nervously, Nanako Ito replied, “Charlie, I’m not in good health and can’t assist you. Let me make a cup of tea while we wait for you to return.”


    Charlie nodded, agreeing, and then stepped out of the room.


    Outside, the six corpsesy half-buried in the snow.


    Charlie carefully moved the bodies to a storage room before making his way back to Nanako Ito’s room.


    Upon his return, he found the room filled with the delicate scent of sandalwood incense, while Nanako Ito was meticulously whisking matcha powder in a traditional Japanese tea bowl.


    Seeing him enter, she quickly invited, “Charlie, please have a seat!”


    Charlie nodded and settled cross-legged on the futon before her.


    As she prepared the matcha, Nanako Ito exined, “The Japanese tea ceremony is a bit different from the Chinese version. Here, we brew tea using matcha powder. I hope you enjoy it.”


    Charlie smiled warmly and replied, “I experienced a Japanese tea ceremony with my parents when I was younger, and I quite liked it.”


    Nanako Ito beamed back, “That’s great to hear!”


    Just as she was about to pour tea for Charlie, he suddenly frowned and lowered his voice, saying, “Someone hase over the wall!”


    “Ah?!” Nanako Ito gasped, her eyes widening in surprise. “Is it one of those people from earlier?”


    Charlie shook his head, “I’m not sure yet, but it seems to be just one person. They might not be here to harm you. Let’s keep quiet and stick to our ns!”


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