Chapter 6: Kindness in the Shadows

This was strange. She had always thought that her elder brother had shown her kindness only that one time when he insisted they bury her in the royal graveyard.

But now, hearing that he had visited monthly, Nnenna couldn't help but wonder. 'Does this mean he's helped me in other ways I didn't even know about?'

The voice of the Love System chimed in, answering her thoughts. "I told you that everyone deserves a second chance. Plus, in your previous life, you never called Nurse Courage 'Mommy,' but doing so now has opened up a secret."

The words struck Nnenna like a bolt of lightning. 'Being good can actually open doors to secrets for me?'

It was something worth considering.

Nurse Courage's soft voice filled the room as she continued chatting with Nnenna, her tone comforting and warm. But as the minutes passed, Nnenna's eyelids grew heavy. Her thoughts slowed, her body relaxed, and she eventually succumbed to sleep.

The nurse smiled gently, pausing mid-sentence as she noticed the young girl's peaceful expression. Quietly, she stood up and pulled the blanket over Nnenna's shoulders, tucking her in with motherly care.

Ding!

The faint chime echoed softly in the void of Nnenna's subconscious, not loud enough to wake her but clear enough to stir the dormant Love System.

back your lost 15 good points, and you've just gained an additional 10 points multiplied by 3 for gaining fifty percent of Nurse

it up, he pressed it to his ear and listened attentively to the voice on

tone professional but pleasant. "We are pleased to inform you that your ward, Princess Achebe Nnenna, has awakened

old housekeeper's eyes widened in joy. Without wasting another moment, he rushed out of his office, the phone still clutched tightly

in this world, where ancient monarchies still held power despite the march of modern civilization, technology had naturally integrated itself into

would in any modern home. It was a curious balance, a world steeped in

polished marble floors. He reached the throne room and

my Queen on

an unreadable expression. "The Queen is busy. Her lady in waiting says someone else should

to leave but decided to press the issue further. "This is not something that can be handled by someone

This time, the response came swiftly, accompanied by a loud bang

one daughter, Princess Ebere," he said stiffly, his tone strained but respectful. "She has

was clear, her words leaving no room for interpretation. He considered going to the King instead. After all, the King had shown a resemblance of affection for Nnenna in

he quickly dismissed the thought. Even the King, despite his rare moments of kindness, often chose

the news of Nnenna's recovery had dimmed, replaced by a bitter reminder of the royal family's cold indifference toward the girl who had suffered so

off the castle grounds, a car suddenly screeched to a halt in front of him. The air was thick with

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