They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System

Chapter 22: Out of Place

"You all go ahead," he instructed firmly. "I need to see someone first. And remember, be nice to her. Nnenna is one of us, and we all know that, whether we admit it or not."

Queen Chioma raised a brow at his words but said nothing. The other siblings exchanged glances, reluctant yet obedient, and began making their way inside.

Somto watched them for a moment, ensuring they complied, before adjusting his suit and heading toward another wing of the hospital.

Somto arrived at the director's office, his polished shoes echoing faintly in the hallway. He stopped at the secretary's desk, his face cold and firm.

"Good afternoon. Is Director Ikenna around? I would like to speak with him."

The secretary, a middle aged woman with sharp eyes and a meticulous demeanor, glanced up from her computer. "Do you have an appointment with the Director?" she asked, her tone professional and slightly guarded.

Somto shook his head slowly but confidently. "No, I don't. Just let him know that Somto is here," he replied evenly, his voice carrying the quiet assurance of someone who wasn't used to being turned away.

The receptionist smiled politely but firmly. "I'm sorry, but I can't let you go in without an appointment. He's the director, you know, and you'll need an appointment first," she explained before shifting her attention back to her screen, signaling the conversation was over.

Somto glanced at his phone, ready to call Ikenna directly, when the door to the office swung open with a loud creak.

"Did I just hear Somto's voice?" Ikenna exclaimed, his tone filled with surprise and excitement as he stepped out. His eyes lit up as they landed on the tall figure of the First Prince. "You're really here!"

of panic washed over her as she quickly pieced together

man before her made it clear that this wasn't just anyone. She had been too

you were

your sister again?" Ikenna fired off question after question in rapid

calm, his tone as steady as ever. "I came back to see my sister, but I decided to check on you all first. I want to

first. I'm pretty sure he would want to see you. And I can tell you everything on the way since her room's

for Somto to follow him, already launching into explanations about Nnenna's condition and Four's

he had any information about the girl. Somto's agreement to visit Four gave him the perfect

see why we should check on Four too," Ikenna said, trying to sound casual but failing to hide his interest. "I mean, what's he still doing in the hospital? It's been

elsewhere. But Ikenna's words stirred his curiosity too. Four's condition had indeed dragged on longer than

approached the hospital wing, Ikenna continued talking, clearly trying to gauge Somto's thoughts on the

the VIP ward while Ikenna filled

physical therapy, and she'll be all right. So,

a moment, a hint of amusement in his voice, and added, "That sister of

child in the royal family, but your sister? She's on another level. Are you sure your parents

eyebrow, but the director kept going,

mean, her skin tone is different from you guys. She's even more beautiful than her so called twin sister. What did she do? Steal her