Chapter 30: Dying Again

Her words came out too quickly, and she made sure to look at Nnenna, waiting for some kind of approval. But Nnenna, still quiet, didn't show much emotion in return.

Somto studied the situation carefully. He could sense the tension in the room, the heavy silence that followed her words.

Queen Chioma's smile faltered just slightly, and it didn't take much for Somto to realize that her excitement over the gifts was feigned.

She wasn't pleased at all with the way her children had acted, but she was doing her best to maintain a facade of civility.

The fact that she emphasized the gifts so much, almost too much, made it clear that something wasn't right. Somto's suspicions deepened.

Nnenna finally decided to follow Queen Chioma's lead and replied, "That's right," her tone calm but measured. The scene before her didn't quite match the words spoken, but she chose to go along with it, for the sake of the situation.

Somto, who was still standing silently at the back, could still feel the tension in the room, but he didn't show any emotion.

His thoughts raced, but he decided to hold off on speaking for now. The contradictions weren't lost on him, but he would bide his time.

Turning to Nnenna, Somto continued, "Alright, that's why we're here. I spoke to the director, and since you still have physical therapy to complete, you'll be staying here for a while.

can go back home." His voice was gentle,

glad you're doing well," he added, trying to ease the tension, but his

really know who they are. If they don't have a

lingered in her mind. "If they don't have a proper name, avoid them," he had said. It was

man she assumed was the director, and Four. She didn't know much about them, but they seemed important. Yet, why would Somto be so

himself, there must be a reason to keep it to himself. It wasn't her place to

to the back of her mind. "Okay, brother," she said, nodding in

didn't want them there any longer. She

others didn't push her; instead, they slowly made their way toward the

though she was having a seizure. Her eyes widened, her lips

the room turned chaotic in an instant. Nnenna's body convulsed violently, her limbs trembling uncontrollably, and her head tilted to

terrifying. The room, which had been tense just moments before,

For a split second, there was a glint of what could only be described as satisfaction on Queen

be the moment she had been waiting for? But she quickly masked

While the rest of the family remained rooted to their spots,

doctor!" Somto's voice cut through the panic like a blade, commanding

toward Nnenna's side. With steady hands and focused movements, he tilted her

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