They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System

Chapter 3: A Deal for a Second Chance

"That's a good idea, Third Brother," Chidera, the fourth prince, said with a smirk, nodding in agreement. He turned to their parents. "Father, Mother, what do you think?"

Queen Chioma didn't hesitate. "We can't possibly bury her in the royal graveyard. She's not one of us. Throw her there."

She looked at her husband for confirmation, but the King remained silent, his eyes fixed on Nnenna's lifeless form. His face, normally composed, was drawn tight with grief.

The Queen frowned at his hesitation. "Your Majesty?"

But the King didn't respond. Instead, he turned abruptly, walking away from the scene. Tears welled in his eyes as memories of the past consumed him.

Amarachi.

His heart ached as he thought of his late sworn brother's wife.

"I failed you again, Amarachi," he whispered under his breath. "I couldn't even protect your daughter."

The tears spilled over, and he quickened his pace, unwilling to let anyone see his pain.

His wife's face twisted in fury as she caught sight of the King's somber expression. Her hands clenched at her sides, nails biting into her palms.

'He still can't let go of that old flame of his!' Queen Chioma's thoughts churned with resentment. 'That wretched girl's death is the best thing that could have happened. With her gone, I can finally win his love without distraction!'

Her anger boiled over, and she turned sharply toward the servants. "What are you waiting for? Take her body out and dispose of it—"

cold, commanding voice cut through

happens in this house when I'm

froze. All heads turned toward the doorway, where a tall figure loomed. The first prince, Somto, strode into the room, his sharp, penetrating gaze sweeping

a girl who has lived with us for a decade as though she were

grew colder with each word, the temperature in the

rang with unyielding authority, more commanding than even the King's. "Bury

words were final. No one

he handed the "trembling" Ebere to Obinna, who was too stunned to protest,

Queen or her other children. Everyone knew that the First Prince's word was law, even surpassing that of the

the sight of her lifeless body being treated with a measure of dignity,

liked me,' she thought. 'But he still showed me compassion in the end. He truly

A gnawing question lingered in her mind, one she couldn't

Ebere meant about

translucent hands and froze. They were fading, slowly dissolving

"No..."

to vanish, to disappear without righting the

all blending into one powerful

her, warm and soothing. When it faded, Nnenna found herself in the most beautiful garden she had

a brilliance that no earthly bloom could match. She knew every plant in the royal gardens, even the rarest of exotics, but these were unlike anything she had

striking man. His features were otherworldly, a perfect balance of strength and gentleness, and his sharp gaze seemed to

a second chance. But this time, you must live your life to its fullest. Do the right thing. Help others,

together, her thoughts a whirlwind.

she said, her voice