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

Director Ikenna addressed the man before her made it clear that this wasn't just anyone. She had been too slow to act, and it was dawning on

you were coming back? Why didn't you tell me you were coming

off question after question in rapid succession, barely taking a breath between each

sister, but I decided to check

first. I'm pretty sure he would want to see you. And I can tell you everything

launching into explanations about Nnenna's

he had any information about

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

stirred his curiosity too. Four's condition had indeed dragged on longer than

hospital wing, Ikenna continued talking, clearly trying to gauge Somto's

ward while Ikenna filled Somto in on Nnenna's

with a reassuring tone. "She just needs to keep up with her physical therapy, and she'll be all right. So, no

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

thought you were the most outstanding child in the royal family, but your sister? She's on another level. Are you

raised an eyebrow, but the director kept

more beautiful than her so