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

Chapter 76: Pushing Her Down the stairs Chapter 76: Pushing Her Down the stairs Yet, in all those years, he had never sensed such a powerful aura from her.

Before, she had been timid, eager to please, an easy target.

A girl constantly overlooked and ridiculed.

Her lack of favor with the royal family had only made things worse.

But now… Something was different.

Realizing she was already steps away from the dining hall, he hurriedly followed.

Her light, deliberate steps were deceptively quick.

The family dining room The moment Nnenna stepped inside, the room fell silent.

All eyes turned to her.

First, anger.

Then, shock.

Finally, assessment.

Nnenna’s gaze swept across the room, her mind sharpening as she evaluated her opponents.

At the head of the table sat the king, his expression unreadable.

To his left, Queen Chioma sat in her usual place, her posture elegant yet cold.

On his right, the Queen Mother, watching with sharp, knowing eyes.

Beside the old woman sat Princess Ebere, her lips curled in a smirk.

To the Queen’s left sat the fourth prince, Chidera, his gaze filled with amusement.

Then came the second prince, Obinna, and beside him, the third prince, Abuchi.

One seat was empty.

Somto was absent.

Nnenna took a deep breath, steeling herself before walking forward.

Her steps were calm, deliberate.

She ignored the scrutinizing stares, making her way to the farthest chair from them.

Stopping before it, she looked up and greeted them all in a smooth, composed tone.

“Grandmother, Father, Mother, Sister, Brothers… I apologize for keeping you waiting.

want to appear disorganized, that would be an insult to you all, especially Father.” A

was difficult finding a suitable dress.”

words would have been convincing, if only she were

she wore an outdated,

demeanor and the pitiful state of her

a single

her confidence made it

no one

was

her had

looked the same, yet she

different.

What happened to her?

the hospital, and she

dining room as their eyes raked over

they could not pinpoint

making the air stifling, until the heavy thud of boots against the polished floor snapped them out of their

The guard entered.

everyone blink

throat, breaking the

with a measured nod, he finally

“It’s okay, Nnenna.

thoughtful of you.” His words were

acknowledged her effort too much, he would have to acknowledge

was not a conversation

Nice move.

Nnenna smirked internally.

king waved at the servants to reheat the luxurious dishes, and the sight of

Forty minutes.

forty

disappeared into the kitchen,

Chidera’s jaw clenched.

darted to Ebere, filled with

This was her fault.

just had to

Dinner was usually peaceful.

Quiet.

Orderly.

But now?

The atmosphere was suffocating.

Unbearably personal.

And the one responsible?

who had thrown them all into this

Nnenna.

her sit at the table, selling it as a way to “welcome her back.”

appearances, they had

were paying