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.

usual smug demeanor faltering. For some

a

as if to soothe an invisible ache. 'What

sudden shift.

sharp gaze narrowing slightly as if trying

hit her like a wave, her cruel words, for

others; they seemed to backfire directly onto her, piercing her own

clenched her fists, her pride unwilling to let her falter completely, but something deeper within her whispered for her to stop. Unable to push forward with her

satisfaction. The corner of her lips twitched upward in a

almost too entertaining to witness,

sharp eyes darted between her children, frustration bubbling

Chidera, and now Ebere. Why can't they put this country bumpkin in

dared to voice their thoughts, and the silence stretched on, tension thickening in the

his siblings falter and fail

to do everything myself?' he thought with disdain, stepping forward to take the reins of the

is because

He continued, his voice growing louder as though wanting to ensure everyone in the room understood his

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

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

we leave," he said,

should just stay here as long as you can. The castle has been

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