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

tripping might be caused by something else other than clumsiness.” “No, no, no!” Nnenna whined like a

don’t want

Courage hesitated, feeling helpless under the girl’s

out a soft sigh, unable

eat with us,” she

that, we’re going straight back so the doctor can check you, alright?” Ignored Reuben

her innocent joy

on the table without any reservations, her expression full of innocent

Reuben, sending him a subtle yet smug smile as if claiming victory in a silent

fuming, his hands clenched

screamed at him to confront Courage

had

frustration, deciding to keep quiet, hoping that Courage

entire focus was on

about me!” Reuben fumed internally, his jaw tightening as he watched the two chatting and smiling like

Courage kept smiling at Nnenna’s carefree nature and

anxious, insisting on more tests

But this child here?

was so calm and relaxed it was almost

Nurse Courage checked Nnenna’s pulse, finally allowing herself to relax once she saw it was

into the meal, Reuben stared

had all the food disappeared so

than two bites before Courage began transferring nearly everything

eat with such a motherly expression made his

wasn’t even there Reuben held back the urge to start an argument, reminding himself of the bigger

no matter

Still, it stung.

to enjoy their famous dishes

at his watch, his frustration

this

like she

the food was piled on her plate, she was savoring it bite by

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