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.

to himself and leaned back in his chair. "Anyway, my main concern is that you are refusing to work with me on

folded his

the doctor's question hanging heavily in

to push further, to ask if Four was afraid of

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

over his next move. His eyes, cold and

for her here? What are the odds she was actually brought to this kingdom? Her father had better connections, including your father. The chances of her being here are slim to none," the young doctor

his eyes fixed on the chessboard, as though contemplating the

argument when a sudden knock at the door

raised an eyebrow but said nothing.

from his chair, the doctor walked over to the door and opened it. Outside stood one

a girl! Not to

guard replied, loosening his grip

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

wasn't a real name, but it was something, a clue to

I came to check on him," she said,

of her words. It was clear she wasn't here out of genuine worry, but that only intrigued

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

hesitated for a moment, her mind racing, but

relationships. You have gained 30 good points

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