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

Chapter 40: ‘Kind’ Uncle Reuben Chapter 40: ‘Kind’ Uncle Reuben Nurse Courage, oblivious to her fiancé’s anger, beamed happily.

“Come on, dear, I enjoy her company a lot.

It’s one of the things I look forward to when coming to work.” Her voice was filled with affection, making Reuben’s fake smile twitch.

Nnenna tilted her head, her eyes wide with feigned innocence.

“Mommy Courage, I wanted to wait for you before having lunch.

I was planning to buy a few things here and surprise you when you came to see me.

Who knew I would find you here?

What a lucky day for me!

May I eat with you guys?” Her sweetness was almost unbearable as she turned to Reuben, blinking her innocent eyes.

“Who knows when I’ll see you guys together again?

And since you’re Mommy Courage’s fiancé, you wouldn’t say no to me, would you, Uncle Reuben?” Reuben’s jaw clenched involuntarily at the title “Uncle Reuben,” Her words put Reuben in a tight spot, but he wasn’t going to back down that easily.

“I would love for you to join us,” he said, his voice dripping with false politeness, “but this is a private date.

How about next time I bring lunch and everything else, so you can sit with us comfortably?” Nnenna tilted her head, pretending to consider his words.

“Okay, I understand,” she said sweetly, turning to leave.

But just as she took a step away, her foot seemed to catch on something, and she stumbled, landing squarely in the chair beside Nurse Courage.

“Ouch.” The medical personnel nearby immediately rose to help her, rushing over with concerned expressions But Nurse Courage was already on it.

She bent down and gently checked Nnenna’s ankle, carefully inspecting for any visible bruises.

Finding none, she sighed and looked at the young girl lovingly.

“It might be an internal injury,” she said softly.

your room so the doctor

other than clumsiness.” “No, no, no!” Nnenna whined like a child, her face scrunching

want

feeling helpless

sigh, unable to resist

can eat with us,” she relented with

we’re going straight back so the doctor can

cheered, her innocent joy lighting up

the table without any reservations, her expression full of

a subtle yet smug smile as if claiming victory in a silent

fuming, his hands

his being screamed at him to confront

he had gone through the

back his frustration, deciding to keep quiet, hoping that Courage would notice how upset

no such luck, her entire focus was on the fifteen year old girl seated to

his jaw tightening as he watched the two chatting

at Nnenna’s carefree

position would have been anxious, insisting on more tests after tripping

But this child here?

was so calm and

finally allowing herself to relax

into the meal, Reuben stared at

had all the food disappeared

even had more than two bites before Courage began transferring

young girl eat with such a motherly expression

if he wasn’t even there Reuben held back the urge to start an

up a fuss over food, no matter how very…very…very expensive, could jeopardize his

Still, it stung.

would finally get to enjoy their famous dishes with this mission!’ he sighed internally, filled with

his watch,

isn’t this girl done

had been eating like

on her plate, she was savoring it bite by bite like it was a royal feast.’

this rate, I won’t even get the chance!’ Reuben looked at Nnenna, who seemed blissfully unaware of his