Charlie observed Tara’s anxious expression and smiled.
“Miss Decker seems much more reserved than the last time we met. This is China; you don’t need to be so nervous or overly polite. No one here will harm you.” Tara listened to the soothing tone of Charlie’s voice, noticed his reassuring smile, and nodded anxiously.
However, she realized that Charlie had misunderstood her demeanor.
Her restraint was not due to nervousness about being in a foreign place, but rather the significant changes in their identities and her mindset towards him since their last meeting.
Being a straightforward man, Charlie did not grasp the source of Tara’s anxiety.
He sensed the sensitivity of the location and figured they shouldn’t linger.
He suggested, “Miss Decker, please get in the car first. We can talk while we’re on the way.” “Okay, Mr. Wade,” Tara replied quickly.
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