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.

insult to you

it was difficult finding a suitable dress.” Then, without

if only

she wore an outdated, faded orange

and the pitiful state of her dress was

a single person

something about her confidence made it hard

this point, no one

was the

her had

same,

different.

What happened to her?

the hospital,

as their eyes raked

could not

of boots against

The guard entered.

the eerie silence, making everyone blink as if

cleared his throat, breaking

nod,

“It’s okay, Nnenna.

of you.” His words

would have to acknowledge

a conversation he wanted

Nice move.

Nnenna smirked internally.

waved at the servants to reheat the luxurious dishes, and the sight of the food being carried away

Forty minutes.

forty whole minutes for

the kitchen, frustration thickened

Chidera’s jaw clenched.

darted to Ebere, filled with blame and

This was her fault.

had to

Dinner was usually peaceful.

Quiet.

Orderly.

But now?

The atmosphere was suffocating.

Unbearably personal.

And the one responsible?

thrown them all into this

Nnenna.

sit at the table, selling it as a way to “welcome her back.” None

up appearances,

were

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