Chapter 5: Misunderstood Intentions

He quickly checked her vitals. He placed a stethoscope to her chest, the cold metal sending a shiver through her body, but the sound of her heartbeat was steady and strong. He listened for a few moments, nodding in approval.

"Your heart sounds good. Let's check your reflexes next," he said, pulling out a small hammer and tapping it gently on her knee. Nnenna flinched slightly at the sensation, but her leg kicked out in response, a positive sign.

"Good. That's a good sign," the doctor murmured, looking at the nurse. "Now, let's check her motor functions."

Nurse Courage carefully moved Nnenna's arms and legs, guiding her movements as she slowly tested the range of motion in each limb. Nnenna winced as her stiff muscles protested, but there was no sharp pain, just the aching feeling of disuse.

"Everything seems to be functioning as expected," the doctor said after a few more checks.

He scribbled something on his clipboard before turning to Nnenna. "We'll need to monitor you closely over the next few hours. You've been unconscious for a long time, so we'll start with light physical therapy soon, but for now, take it easy."

Nnenna nodded weakly, the words barely registering as the flood of memories continued to crash through her mind. Four months... She had been in a coma for four months.

She looked at the kind woman who looked worried about her and asked "Aunty...Mommy, May I call you Mommy Courage?" Mommy seemed more befitting for such a good woman.

Ding!

"First impressions are very important to foster a great relationship. You just gained 20 good points for giving a great first impression and earning thirty percent of her affection respectively. Keep going."

'Noisy system. I'll have to find its mute button later...If it even has one.' Nnenna thought in annoyance. But she was glad about the affection part.

Love System "..."

on hearing her words. She always wanted her own child so she agreed. "Sure. Are you sure you don't feel

Silence

brushing a lock of hair away from her forehead. "You're safe now, Nnenna. We'll take

The voice in her head, this time

Ding!

help Nurse Courage leave her terrible fiancé. Completing this will grant you 200 good points,

aside. She didn't need the system to

it was happening all over again. But this time... this time, she had a

the first time, Nnenna felt a strange surge of determination. She wasn't going to let history

was her

she

Ding!

lost 15 good points for

Nnenna "..."

What?!

she misunderstood!' She scolded the

noticed the change in her expression and leaned closer,

us. Even if you didn't do anything wrong, it's still your responsibility to

rolled her eyes at the system. 'Great, a psychology lecture from a

she didn't want Nurse Courage to feel hurt or confused. Pushing the system's words aside, she turned

she said softly, her voice soothing. "I just felt a

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