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.

you are refusing to work with me on your physical therapy. Imagine that, I come all the way here to

position and folded his arms.

the doctor's question hanging heavily in

if Four was afraid of the pain or the

even the daunting road to recovery.

yet, Four remained silent, his hand hovering over his next move. His

brought to this kingdom? Her father had better connections, including your father. The chances of her being here are slim

on the

continue his argument when a sudden knock at the

but said nothing. It was clear neither of

and opened it. Outside stood one

just a girl! Not to mention she's a beautiful one." the

sir," the guard replied, loosening his grip

him. "Wait a minute... aren't you the one who saved

the name. Four. It wasn't a real name, but it was something, a clue to the man's identity, even if it was just

I came to check on him," she said, putting

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

his face. "Come in, come in. I'm sure Four would be happy

her mind racing, but

impressions are very important to fostering meaningful relationships. You have gained 30 good

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