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!"

realizing her mistake. A wave of panic washed over her as she quickly pieced together what had

She had been too slow to act, and it was dawning on her that she might have made a huge error in

were coming back? Why didn't you tell

fired off question after question in

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 know how

yeah, sure. But let's go see Four first. I'm pretty sure he would want to see you. And I can tell you everything on the way since her room's on the same

Ikenna gestured for Somto to follow him, already launching into explanations about Nnenna's condition

to see Somto for a while now, especially to find out if he had any

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

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

they approached the hospital wing, Ikenna continued talking,

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

mostly fine," He continued with a reassuring tone. "She just needs to keep up with her physical therapy, and she'll be all right. So, no need to worry too much about

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

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

an eyebrow, but the director kept going, seemingly

She's even more beautiful than her so called twin sister.