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.

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

moved a rook into position and folded his arms. "Don't you want

doctor's question hanging heavily in the

further, to ask if Four was afraid of the pain or the struggle ahead.

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

silent, his hand hovering over his next move. His eyes, cold and calculating,

she was actually brought to this kingdom? Her father had better connections, including your father. The chances of her

the chessboard,

his argument when a sudden knock

an eyebrow but said nothing. It was clear

door and opened it. Outside stood one of the guards,

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

sir," the guard replied,

to the girl, and recognition dawned on him. "Wait a minute... aren't you the one who

name, but it was something, a clue to

was me. I came to check on him,"

sharp eyes didn't miss the forced nature of her words. It was clear she wasn't here out of

smile spread across his face. "Come in, come in. I'm sure Four would be happy to see

hesitated for a moment, her mind racing, but the system's familiar

important to fostering meaningful relationships. You have gained 30 good points for making an excellent

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