The Man in Power After Being Married into Her Family by Adela

Charlie nodded and said, "Okay, but the staircase is quite steep, so be careful when you go down."

Jasmine shyly stretched out her tender hand to Charlie and said softly, "Master Wade, can you hold my hand, please? I'm afraid that I will fall..."

Frankly, she wasn't afraid of falling. Instead, she wanted to take this opportunity to get closer to Charlie.

Charlie took a glimpse at the stone staircase. It was indeed quite long and steep as it extended to the riverbank. Jasmine was a girl, and she was wearing a tight-fitting dress that limited her movements. It would be awful if she slipped and fell, so he took her delicate hand and led her carefully down the stone steps.

At this moment, there were only the two of them at the riverbank. Occasionally, a few ships with lights on it passed by the river, the sound of the rumbling diesel engines was very loud and noisy, but it didn't create any noise pollution in the empty riverbank.

Charlie let go of Jasmine's hand when they arrived on the riverbank. He donned a warm smile as the cold breeze blew gently on his face and said, "Wow, this place is really nice."

Jasmine smiled timidly. She fiddled with her long black hair at her ear and said, "I loved coming here

when I was young. My dad was busy with work, so it was always my mom who brought me here every day." 1

somewhat forlorn and sad sigh and continued, "At that time, my mom would drive me here, park the car at the same

Charlie nodded lightly.

his parents when

so whenever he thought of them, he would hide under his blanket or in the secluded corner

used to the feelings

life back then had taught him many valuable lessons. For example, 'may the deceased rest in peace while the

"This morning, I visited my parents' grave. It is unbelievable that they have been gone for more than a decade. My childhood memories are still vivid in my mind. I often have the illusion that I am my 8 or 9-year-old self again."

I don't even know where my parents are buried now." 6 "Huh?!" Jasmine gaped in shock. "How

Back then, I couldn't even take care of myself, I didn't know where I should sleep or when my next meal would be. I was unable to handle their funeral at all, but when I settled down and tried

it is possible that

I'm not so sure."

couldn't help asking, "Master Wade, do you

I do, but I'm