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    Charlie first experienced the gentle, cold sensation of Nanako’s lips against his, followed by a hint of bitterness in his mouth. Deep down, he recognized this taste as the tears of Nanako.


    In that moment, he felt a mix of reluctance and helplessness.


    After a few seconds, their lips parted. Nanako Ito raised her head, her eyes red and glistening as she choked out, “Charlie, don’t forget me…”


    Charlie nodded earnestly, replying, “Don’t worry, I won’t forget!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    With a serious expression, Nanako Ito said, “If you ever need my help in the future, please promise you’ll tell me!”


    Charlie responded, “Okay, and you do the same!”


    Nanako Ito’s tears transformed into a smile: “Then let’s go, Charlie! If you miss your flight again, you won’t catch up!”


    Looking at her softly, Charlie said, “Nanako, this isn’t the end.”


    “Right, you’lle backter!” she replied.


    This time, Charlie turned around and chose not to look back. He didn’t want to see the tearful face of Nanako Ito again. He focused on moving forward and stepped into the security check area.


    The passengers nearby were captivated by the beauty of Nanako Ito. Many shielded their faces with their hands as they watched her cry, their eyes fixed on Charlie’s disappearing figure, feeling deeply moved.<fn232f> The rightful source is Find_Novel(.</fn232f>


    At that moment, several men envied the man who had just passed through security.


    “How could that guy have such a beautiful woman crying over him?” one remarked.


    “And he didn’t even look back! That’s just cruel!” another added.


    “If I were him, I’d turn around, run back, and tell her I’d never leave!”


    Nanako Ito, however, was oblivious to the chatter around her. Long after Charlie had disappeared from view, she remained lost in her emotions, struggling with feelings she couldn’t express. Suddenly, her phone rang.


    As she answered, a woman’s voice came through: “Miss, I’ve arrived at the airport gate. Where are you?”


    Quickly wiping away her tears, Nanako Ito responded, “Just a moment, I’ll be there soon!”


    After hanging up, she nced back towards the security checkpoint onest time. Confirming that Charlie was gone, she reluctantly exited the airport.


    Outside, three sleek ck Rolls Royces were lined up, waiting for her.


    As soon as Nanako Ito stepped out of the terminal, the co-pilot of the middle Rolls Royce exited to greet her. The young woman respectfully stated, “Miss, you’re here!”


    Nanako nodded, and the man opened the back door for her.


    Once inside the car, Nanako turned to the co-pilot and asked, “Kaana, did you manage to get the ring I wanted?”


    “I did!” replied the woman, known as Kawana, or Hisui Kawana, a senior assistant to the Ito family. She promptly handed over a beautiful Tiffany jewelry box from her side of the car.


    Excitedly, Nanako Ito took the box and carefully opened it.


    Inside, she found a stunning ring that looked exactly like the diamond ring Charlie had made her try on.


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