Chapter 18: Visiting Our Sister 1

The King froze mid thought, his eyes widening in concern. He immediately turned to his wife, panic lacing his voice. "Ebere's in the hospital? Why didn't anyone tell me? What happened to her?"

Caught off guard, Queen Chioma shifted uncomfortably in her seat, her hands clasping the edges of her gown. "Ebere isn't in the hospital... He's talking about Nnenna."

A flicker of guilt flashed across King Ikechukwu's face, a momentary lapse that didn't escape Somto's sharp gaze. However, the first prince chose to remain silent, letting the middle aged man process the revelation.

"Nnenna's in the hospital?" King Ikechukwu's voice was noticeably weaker now, the words weighed down with something unsaid.

"Yes, Dad," Somto confirmed, his tone steady but unyielding. "She was in a coma for four months. From what I've heard, she just woke up a few days ago."

The weight of guilt grew heavier on the King's shoulders as his thoughts drifted. Memories of a woman long gone but never forgotten surfaced unbidden, Nnenna had always reminded him of her.

After a long pause, he finally spoke, his voice laced with a resolve that hadn't been there moments ago. "Alright, we should visit her... the whole family. She's one of us, after all."

He trailed off, lost in thought for a moment, before adding, "This evening. Yes, this evening will be good."

Somto gave a slight nod and excused himself. His purpose in bringing up Nnenna was clear, to encourage the family to show her the love and care they had long denied. After all, who wouldn't want a visit from their family?

what he didn't know was that the last thing Nnenna wanted was a visit from her so called "family." In her past life, it might have been her greatest wish, but after everything she had endured,

check in on his siblings. It

door, he knocked softly before opening it. "Obinna?" he called out, his deep voice carrying

sketches, and scribbles, evidence of his relentless but fruitless attempts to create a business plan worth presenting

with both surprise and weariness. He quickly closed his notebook, but not before Somto caught a glimpse

took in the chaotic scrawls, and a faint flicker of understanding crossed

had already informed him of the situation, Obinna, despite his reputation for being a business

Obinna thought with relief, though

on the other hand, couldn't help but feel a mix of disappointment and pity. His brother

past four months had clearly been grueling for him, as the absence of Nnenna's input had thrown

through hell, keep going." Somto silently

more independent. The question was whether Obinna could persevere long enough

he hadn't noticed the

a slight shrug. "I'm working on my

raised an eyebrow.

well. Very well, in fact!" Obinna answered quickly, but his tone betrayed a lack of

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