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

as sisters, you should look out for

Nnenna nodded, her expression calm but

“You’re absolutely right.

should look out for each other, and that’s exactly what I’ve

two way

hung in the air like a challenge, and

birthday is only a few weeks away,” Queen Chioma said,

father announced last night, there

you to supervise everything the servants do to

are not a servant, so you won’t be doing

in charge

sure everything

flawless.” Her words sounded reasonable to

somebody else supervise it?” Nnenna asked,

it?” She placed deliberate emphasis on the word older, making

“!!!” “This is the Sweet 16 celebration of a princess from a prosperous

attend from all

and authority, like third brother or second brother, should be in charge of such a

Queen Chioma,

lips tightened into

anticipated such a

is the one being celebrated,

for your brothers, they have

the hospital and are currently unoccupied,” she said, her voice

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

she echoed, a hint

need to prove anything

know

and Obinna immediately tried to shrink into the background,

task seemed imminent, they became unnaturally quiet, but Obinna still couldn’t help

do you mean by that, Nnenna?” Obinna asked,

too busy for something

us to

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