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

Chapter 268: A Sign of Love Chapter 268: A Sign of Love If only they knew that someone really was restricting her food.

That every meal was counted, monitored, rationed.

And that once she returned to the castle, she would not get another proper meal until the next scheduled time.

Her stomach twisted at the thought.

Her mind drifted to her elder sister and Little Sweetie.

They would be back at the castle now, probably hungry too.

The food at the palace was more than enough for everyone, yet she and her sister were not allowed to eat as freely as they pleased.

It really was frustrating.

She thought about sneaking some snacks back for them, but there was one problem, she had no money.

Lilian was treating them to this meal, and while Nnenna had every intention of paying for herself once she received her first salary, right now, she had nothing.

After a brief hesitation, she turned to Lilian.

“Can I pack some food to take home?” Lilian and Kosi exchanged glances, their eyes widening slightly.

Maybe her family was not that rich after all?

It would make sense, considering Nnenna was working at her age instead of attending school like most girls from wealthy families.

Lilian quickly nodded, brushing aside any doubts.

“Of course!

In fact, take as much as you want.” She did not pry or look down on her, which made Nnenna relax.

If only they knew the real reason she needed extra food, it was not poverty, but punishment.

Once they finished their meal, Nnenna wasted no time.

She packed the food neatly and said her goodbyes, making sure to hurry home before it got too dark.

She knew someone would come to check on her soon.

They always did.

It was like she was in prison, except her cell was a luxurious castle, and her warden was her own family.

counting time, when they made sure she was still within the

her eyes as she quickened her

be back before

that Abel

was sharp, too

was suspicious and was probably already gathering evidence

she would not give him

No clues.

No mistakes.

No slip ups.

would let him chase shadows, searching for

closing in, only to be

eventually, he would

man, would conclude that she was not the second

she would finally be free to

small smirk tugged at her lips as she

got back to the castle, she moved carefully, making sure no one saw her as she slipped through

times that

room, she made a quick stop at

handing over the

widened in

the package as if it were the greatest

“Thank you!

whispered excitedly, her voice filled

at Nnenna like

If only Nnenna knew.

moment Sweetie closed the door behind her, she carefully placed

from only the finest ingredients, delivered straight to her by one

the expensive

thud sounded

“Hey!

the—?!” a shocked voice

of her subordinates stood

thud landed near his

oh, sweet

not just

of meal nobles

steaming vegetables, a fragrant aroma that hit his

He gasped.

was this

swelled