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.

so

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

don’t want

hungry!” Nurse Courage hesitated, feeling helpless

let out a soft sigh,

us,” she relented with

back so the doctor can check you, alright?” Ignored Reuben

her innocent joy lighting up

table without any reservations,

glanced at Reuben, sending him a subtle

fuming, his hands clenched under the

his being screamed at him to confront

couldn’t ruin his carefully planned efforts, not after he had gone through the trouble of bringing such expensive

to keep quiet, hoping that

entire focus was on the

fumed internally, his jaw tightening as he watched the

kept smiling at Nnenna’s carefree

would have been anxious, insisting on more tests after

But this child here?

was so calm and

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

meal, Reuben stared

the food

had more than two bites before Courage began transferring nearly everything onto Nnenna’s

eat with such a motherly expression made his

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

no matter how very…very…very expensive, could

Still, it stung.

their famous dishes with this mission!’ he sighed internally, filled

glanced at his watch, his

this girl done

like she was in a

was savoring it bite by bite like it was a royal feast.’ Reuben clenched his fists

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