Chapter 12: Meeting the Mysterious Man Again

Finally, when the time came, she made her way to the far end of the VIP ward, heading for the man's room.

As she approached, her steps faltered when she noticed two familiar figures standing outside his door, the male nurses that day.

This time, they were not leaving their post. Their stony expressions and straight backed stance made it clear they were taking their job seriously now.

One of the men spotted her as she got closer. His eyes narrowed. "This area is restricted. Go back."

Nnenna froze in place, unsure of how to get past them. She glanced around, hoping for an opening, but their stance did not waver. They looked like unyielding statues.

Inside the Room

Unaware of the commotion outside, two young men sat across from each other at a small table, a chessboard between them.

One of them was the mysterious man, still seated in his wheelchair, his dark eyes focused intently on the board. The other was a young male doctor in a white lab coat, a playful grin on his face.

"Four, I heard a very beautiful girl saved you two days ago hehe," the doctor teased, moving a pawn forward. "What do you think? Was she as pretty as they say?"

Silence

The man referred to as "Four" didn't even spare him a glance. His focus remained entirely on the chessboard, as if the game were the only thing that mattered.

response, the doctor chuckled to himself and leaned back in his chair. "Anyway, my main concern is that you are refusing to work with me on your physical therapy. Imagine that, I come all the way here to help you, and

a rook into position and folded his arms.

doctor's question hanging heavily

was afraid of

type to fear anything, not even the daunting road to recovery. There had to be another reason,

hovering over his next move. His eyes,

this kingdom? Her father had better connections, including your father. The chances of her being here are slim to none," the young doctor said,

eyes fixed on the chessboard, as though contemplating

to continue his argument when

at Four, who raised an eyebrow but said nothing. It was clear

opened it. Outside stood one of the guards, holding a young girl by the arm as

girl! Not to mention she's a beautiful one." the doctor reprimanded,

sir," the guard replied, loosening his grip

gaze shifted to the girl, and recognition dawned on him. "Wait a

It wasn't a real name, but it was something, a clue to the man's

me. I came to check on him," she said,

she wasn't here out of genuine worry, but that only intrigued him more. If she wasn't another lovestruck girl,

"Come in, come in. I'm

a moment, her mind racing, but the

to fostering meaningful relationships. You have

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