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.

His voice was gentle, a stark contrast to the

doing well," he added, trying to ease the tension, but his words were laced with a quiet

have a proper name,

room as Somto's words lingered in her mind. "If they don't have a proper name, avoid them," he had

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

it himself, there must be

the back of her mind. "Okay, brother," she said, nodding in agreement. "If you've stayed long enough, I think it's time for you

language that she didn't want them there

slowly made their way toward the

they reached the door, Nnenna suddenly froze. Her body shook uncontrollably, as though she was having a

Nnenna's body convulsed violently, her limbs trembling uncontrollably, and her head tilted to the side

been tense just moments before,

of what to do next. For a split second, there was a glint of what could only be described as satisfaction

But she quickly masked her expression with one of

calm and composed Somto, who snapped into action. While the rest of the family remained rooted to their spots, unable to process what was happening, he was already reaching for his phone to call

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

With steady hands and focused movements, he tilted her head slightly and checked

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