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

Charlie raised his hand to dismiss the concern. "It's fine. Don't worry. I have some personal affairs to take care of, and I'll be back when I'm done."

Isaac asked, "Is it in Osaka? Do you want me to arrange a convoy for you?"

"It's not necessary." Charlie didn't say exactly where he was going, and he didn't intend to. 3

For some unknown reason, he kept thinking about Nanako. It was perhaps out of sympathy, or admiration, or other indescribable emotions. He couldn't figure it out, nor did he want to think about it. 4 Right now, all he wanted to do was to go to Kyoto to visit Nanako personally and look at her injuries. 6

No matter what, he could only return in peace after healing her.

Seeing that Charlie did not want to share his whereabouts, Isaac did not insist but advised him to drive carefully. And if the snow got too heavy, to wait until it stopped before continuing to drive. Charlie agreed and then set off on his own.

Osaka was very close to Kyoto; it was only about an hour's drive away.

The sky was already dark when he arrived in Kyoto, and the snow was getting heavier and heavier, almost

like goose feathers. 2

first found a restaurant to eat a bowl of ramen noodles. When paying the bill,

right next to Nijo Castle. It covers a large area and is very easy to spot. There is a large plaque at the front door, which is the kanji characters for

the bill, and

a well-known landmark in Kyoto and could be found directly on the map. It

there, but he was now sitting in the car, hesitating and dithering all of

Nanako. Should he just knock on the door and

seem appropriate.

still in his hands. If Yahiko servants reported his arrival, he would definitely prohibit him from meeting

should he do then?

just sneak

this was the only plausible

navigation to the vicinity of Nijo Castle. Sure

Ito residence covered a large area. From the outside, half of the area inside the residence was planted with towering ancient trees, and the buildings were all ancient Japanese wooden buildings that combined rich Asian architectural elements. At

surrounded by an ancient moat, and the two bridges in and out of the residence were private property. Charlie parked his car along the nearby roadside,