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.

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

a rook into position and folded his

quiet, the doctor's

to ask if Four was afraid of the pain or the struggle ahead. But he stopped

to fear anything, not even the daunting

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

brought to this kingdom? Her father had better connections, including your father.

the chessboard, as though contemplating the next

about to continue his argument when a sudden

at Four, who raised an eyebrow but said nothing. It was clear neither of them

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

hey, what's going on here? Be more gentle, she's just a girl! Not to mention she's a beautiful one."

sir," the guard replied, loosening

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

but it was something, a clue to

came to check on him," she said, putting on an expression

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

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

for a moment, her mind racing, but the system's familiar ding sound derailed her

fostering meaningful relationships. You have

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