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

Chapter 28

Chapter 28: Words Are Weapons

The system sighed dramatically, as if disappointed by her insistence. "Fine. Task initiated."

Ding!

A notification chimed, and the system continued

"In a multitude of words, there is definitely one wrong one. Sometimes, it's best to remain silent."

A subtle pause followed before another chime echoed

"150 good points deducted."

Nnenna barely flinched at the loss of points. It was worth it. She glanced at Ebere, whose smug demeanor didn't waver, completely unaware of the invisible strings now working on her.

A small, satisfied smile tugged at Nnenna's lips. 'You talk too much, Ebere,' she thought inwardly, her composure remaining flawlessly serene.

The others in the room noticed her slight change in expression but brushed it off, assuming it to be her natural reaction to her "sister's" relentless chatter.

Meanwhile, the mechanism she had just set in motion was already beginning to unfold.

Barely a minute after Nnenna activated the system's feature, Ebere, who had been speaking confidently and almost condescendingly, suddenly paused mid sentence.

Her expression twisted into one of confusion, as if her mind was suddenly at odds with her mouth. She opened her lips to continue, but no words came out.

faltering. For some inexplicable

scathing remark about her adopted sister, a sharp pang of discomfort gripped her

to soothe an invisible ache. 'What is

everyone observed the sudden shift. The

tilted his head, his sharp gaze narrowing slightly as if trying to

her like a wave, her cruel words, for the first time in her life, felt like

onto her, piercing her own heart with an intensity she

her whispered for her to stop. Unable to push forward with her usual venom, she reluctantly fell into

The corner of her lips twitched upward in a barely there

almost too entertaining to witness, but Nnenna kept her face neutral,

queen, meanwhile, grew increasingly suspicious. Her sharp eyes darted between her children, frustration bubbling

She thought angrily. 'First Obinna, then Chidera, and now Ebere. Why

voice their thoughts, and the silence stretched

his siblings falter and fail

myself?' he thought with disdain,

idea. The only reason we're here is because our eldest brother

sharp, each one laced with enough venom to pierce through any semblance of goodwill. He continued, his voice

any intention of suddenly liking you. This visit isn't about you; it's about fulfilling our so called righteousness

the room grew heavier with each word, the weight of his disdain unmistakable. He took a step closer, sneering at Nnenna as though

leave," he said, waving dismissively at the

as you can. The castle has been so much more beautiful since

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