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.

mean it that way,” Queen Chioma said,

sisters, you should look

first, after all.” Nnenna nodded,

“You’re absolutely right.

should look out for each other, and that’s

it’s a two

everyone to play their part.” Her words hung in the air

remember that Ebere’s birthday is only a few weeks away,” Queen Chioma said, her tone

night, there will be

everything the servants do

servant, so you won’t be doing their work,

in charge of the entire

sure everything

the ball is flawless.” Her words sounded reasonable to everyone at the table,

else supervise it?” Nnenna asked, her tone calm but

one of my three older brothers handle it?”

“This is the Sweet 16 celebration of a princess from a

attend from

authority, like third brother or second brother, should be in charge of such a massive responsibility.” Her voice was steady,

to Queen Chioma,

Chioma’s lips tightened

such a bold challenge

the one being celebrated, so she cannot

have other duties to

from the hospital and are currently unoccupied,” she

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

echoed, a hint of amusement in

need to prove

already know

Abuchi “.!!” Abuchi and Obinna immediately tried to shrink into the

unnaturally quiet, but Obinna still

mean by that,

busy for

us to

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