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

Chapter 78: Birthday Phobia Chapter 78: Birthday Phobia Ebere, glowing with excitement, was particularly pleased.

Her smile lit up the room as she spoke.

“Thank you, Father,” she said sweetly, responding to the subtle nudge from Queen Chioma’s pointed look.

“You’re welcome,” the king replied, his own expression softening.

King Ikechukwu had always been proud of his only biological daughter.

Seeing her happiness made him even more satisfied with his decision.

“It’s your sweet sixteen, and we’ll make sure it’s the best—” “It’s my birthday too,” Nnenna’s calm voice cut through his words, bringing the cheerful mood to an abrupt halt.

An awkward silence descended over the table.

All eyes turned to Nnenna, her composed expression a stark contrast to the sudden tension she’d caused.

The king’s smile faltered, a flicker of annoyance crossing his face.

He didn’t appreciate being interrupted, especially by her.

Nnenna had grown bolder, and while he found it inconvenient, he couldn’t deny she had a point.

It was her birthday too.

If they were inviting distinguished guests from within and beyond the kingdom, it would be impossible to ignore Nnenna entirely.

The event had to appear fair, at least on the surface.

Suppressing his irritation, King Ikechukwu sighed.

“You’re right,” he admitted reluctantly.

Nnenna’s steady gaze remained fixed on him, her expression giving nothing away.

Her unspoken challenge lingered, reminding everyone at the table that she was no longer willing to be ignored.

birthday too,” King Ikechukwu replied, his tone even but

that if

of you will be

make sure you’re ready, and take all your etiquette

to act appropriately for the occasion,” he added

though she

know I was supposed to be taking etiquette classes.’ The thought burned in

lessons through a small window, silently mimicking movements and posture in

her own, no one

every ball, every royal event, as

suddenly,

training into a few short weeks just because they wanted to display her

it made her

giving her a fair chance; it was about

look presentable so the kingdom wouldn’t question why

let any

she took another bite of food, her face calm, though her mind churned with resentment

their perfect doll,

of watching Ebere’s lessons through the window had paid

and every gesture, and, if she were honest, she was better at it than Ebere

one

Ikechukwu made his remark, she

the teacher,” she said, her tone respectful and

satisfied with her

seemed pleased that she was

Chioma, who had remained silent until then, took the

voice was sweet but carried an edge

the preparations for the occasion,” she said, glancing briefly at Nnenna before returning her attention to

others at the table, the queen’s words

being a member of the

But Nnenna knew better.

exactly what “helping” meant in this house, doing almost all the work

was one of the many things that had drained her spirit in

in her mind like a cruel reminder, but she quickly shook them