The Man in Power After Being Married into Her Family
Chapter 2031

As Charlie looked at the photo of the snowy courtyard, he recalled that snowy night in Kyoto many days ago. 3 Under that heavy snowfall, he saved Nanako and unintentionally saved both Jaime and Sophie Schulz. 1 With this thought, he quietly sighed and replied Nanako, "Thank you, and a happy New Year to you too!"

He did not respond to the matter of snowing Kyoto that Nanako had brought up.

He knew that he should not have too many emotional interactions with Nanako.

At first, he felt that she shouldn't be burdened by the injuries inflicted by Aurora all her life, so he wanted to heal her. 4

Now that she had been cured and he saved her life, so technically speaking, they were even-steven.

He would only complicate things if he kept having unnecessary interactions with her. 3

Charlie also knew that his hands were tied and was unable to return their feelings when it came to the women who admired him, including Nanako.

Therefore, keeping these women at a distance could be considered the most responsible course of action.

Nanako was indeed an intelligent woman. She could read Charlie's inner thoughts from his reply.

So, she sent a reply to Charlie. "Charlie-kun, you must be spending the holidays with your family now. I won't be a bother then! Once again, I wish you a happy New Year!" 1 After sending the reply, she was very sad. 2

She knew that today was a traditional Oskian festival and it was the most important festival of the year.

That was why she sent the wishes to Charlie. 2

Coincidentally, when she happened to accompany her father for recuperation in Kyoto these two days and heavy snow just happened to fall in Kyoto tonight, she immediately thought of the night when Charlie appeared in her courtyard out of nowhere like an angel.

As the memory of the night flooded her mind, she missed him more and more.

Hence, she took the opportunity of the New Year blessing and shared the image of the heavy snow in Kyoto with him.

However, she did not expect that he did not respond t 0 it at all.

Albeit sorrowful, Nanako could understand Charlie's intention. He was a married man, so he had to keep her at a distance no matter how much she liked him. Therefore, she put away her phone and sat alone on the wooden steps of the courtyard, staring at the heavy snowfall in daze, i

Yahiko, who had his legs amputated, was slowly approaching her with his electric wheelchair. 2

However, Nanako was not aware of her father's approach nor the sound of the wheelchair.

This was because at the time, all her attention was not focused on the current view nor anything around her, but on Charlie who was far away from her. When Yahiko saw his daughter staring at the snow in a daze, he could not help but let out a sigh.

As her father, he knew exactly what was running in her mind.

Yahiko had long aware that Nanako had fallen for Charlie and she could not forget about him. So, he could not help but feel a bit distressed seeing her like this. Thus, he cleared his throat and called out, "Nanako." 1

Only then did Nanako come back to her senses and said, embarrassed, "Eminent Father, why do you come out?" 1

Yahiko smiled slightly and said, "You have not come into the house for some time, so I came out to look for you." 1

Nanako hurriedly said, "Let's go in then. It's freezing outside, and it's not good for your health." 2

"It's okay." Yahiko said with a smile, "Nanako, sometimes, you cannot force or rush something to happen. You have to plan it out slowly."

Nanako huffed in panic, while trying to conceal her thoughts, "Father, what are you talking about? I don't understand..."

Yahiko laughed. "Charlie is a good man with rarely strong ability. It's worth waiting for such a man for a few more years." 3

Nanako instantly blushed.