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!"

wave of panic washed over her as

warm and enthusiastic way 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 her that she might have

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

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

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

he would want to see you. And

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

eager to see Somto for a while now, especially to find out if he had any information about the girl. Somto's agreement to

said, trying to sound casual but failing to hide his interest. "I mean, what's he still doing in

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

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

they walked to the VIP ward while Ikenna filled Somto in on

continued with a reassuring tone. "She just needs to keep up with her physical therapy, and she'll be all

hint of amusement in his voice,

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

but the director kept

from you guys. She's even more beautiful than her so called twin sister. What did she do? Steal her twin's beauty