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.

to your room so the doctor can

than clumsiness.” “No, no, no!” Nnenna whined

don’t want to

feeling helpless under

let out a soft sigh, unable to

us,” she relented

going straight back so the doctor can check you, alright?” Ignored Reuben “…”

her

on the table

a subtle yet smug smile as

his hands clenched

of his being screamed at him to

efforts, not after he had gone through

deciding to keep quiet, hoping that Courage would notice how

luck, her entire focus was on the fifteen year old girl seated to her

fumed internally, his jaw tightening as he watched the two chatting and smiling like old

at Nnenna’s carefree nature and

in her position would have been anxious, insisting

But this child here?

was so calm and relaxed it was

a precaution, Nurse Courage checked Nnenna’s pulse, finally allowing herself to relax once

minutes into the meal, Reuben stared

had all the food disappeared so

before Courage began transferring nearly everything onto Nnenna’s

girl eat with such

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

fuss over food, no matter how

Still, it stung.

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

at his watch,

isn’t this girl done

like

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

my break ends, but at this rate, I won’t even get the chance!’ Reuben looked at Nnenna,