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—"

through the room like

in this house when

first prince, Somto,

who has lived with us for a decade as

tone grew colder with each word, the temperature in

authority, more commanding than even the King's. "Bury her

words were final. No one dared to

who was too stunned to

single glance at the Queen or her other children. Everyone knew that the First Prince's word was law, even

Nnenna's lingering spirit hovered, observing the unfolding drama. Her heart twisted at the sight of her lifeless body being treated with

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

drawn outside the hall. A gnawing question

meant about her

her translucent hands and froze. They were fading, slowly dissolving

"No..."

Not yet. She didn't want to vanish, to disappear without righting the wrongs in her

regret, all blending into one powerful plea. If only

answer, a radiant white light enveloped her, warm and soothing. When

no earthly bloom could match. She knew every plant in the royal gardens, even the rarest of

was interrupted by the approach of a tall, striking man. His features were otherworldly, a perfect balance of strength and gentleness, and his sharp gaze seemed to

life, a tragedy. I will grant you a second chance. But this time, you must live your life to its fullest. Do the right thing. Help others, for that is your true purpose. Are you willing to

her lips together, her thoughts a whirlwind. A second chance. A chance to rewrite her

said, her voice

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