Chapter 82: I’m Selfish?

Chapter 82: I’m Selfish?

“I see your point, Nnenna,” she said, her voice smooth but laced with an undertone of irritation.

“The servants should indeed perform their duties, including taking care of your sister.

However,” she added, her eyes narrowing slightly, “as her sister, it is still your responsibility to occasionally check on her.

Make sure everything is in order.

After all, you’re her sister.

Caring for her selflessly should come naturally to you.

It wouldn’t hurt to consideration and stop being so… selfish.” Nnenna “..!” The words were a calculated jab, and Nnenna caught the subtle venom behind them.

She straightened her back, lifting her chin slightly as she met Queen Chioma’s gaze.

A soft smile curved her lips, one that didn’t quite reach her eyes.

“Selfish?” Nnenna echoed, her tone light but with a sharp edge that made everyone at the table pay attention.

“Mother, I’ve spent my entire life putting others first.

I’ve sacrificed, served, and given more than anyone ever asked.

And how was I repaid?

With ridicule, mistreatment, and disdain.

Now, I’ve simply decided to reclaim my worth, and suddenly, that makes me selfish?” She paused, letting the words sink in before continuing.

“If caring for myself is selfish, then maybe it’s time I finally start being selfish.” The dining room fell into an uneasy silence.

Even the maids, clearing plates in the background, exchanged wide eyed glances.

Queen Chioma’s smile faltered for a fraction of a second before she quickly composed herself.

it that way,”

sisters, you should look out for

Nnenna nodded,

“You’re absolutely right.

look out for each other,

it’s a two way street,

to play their part.” Her words hung in the air like a challenge, and

only a few weeks away,” Queen Chioma

father announced last night,

the servants do to prepare for

so you won’t be doing their work, you

you in charge of the entire

everything goes

flawless.” Her

supervise it?” Nnenna asked, her tone calm

or one of my three older brothers handle it?” She placed deliberate emphasis

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attend from all over

right, which means someone with more experience and authority, like third brother or second brother, should be in charge of such a massive responsibility.” Her voice was steady, and her conviction filled the

to Queen Chioma, waiting

tightened into

not anticipated such a bold challenge

being celebrated, so she cannot

for your brothers, they have other

however, have just returned from the hospital and are currently unoccupied,” she

good opportunity for you to prove your capabilities.” Nnenna tilted her head slightly,

echoed, a hint of amusement in her

I don’t need to prove anything to

already know my

immediately tried to shrink into

became unnaturally quiet, but Obinna

do you mean by that, Nnenna?”

for

can’t expect us to handle

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