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.

would be counting time, when they made sure she was still within the required space,

as

be back before they

Abel was onto

man was

was suspicious and was probably already gathering

would not give him

No clues.

No mistakes.

No slip ups.

searching for

believe he was closing in, only to be left

he

Head Manager Abel, the intelligent, persistent, relentless man, would conclude that she was not

then, she would finally be free to move as

at her lips as she slipped

got back to the castle, she moved carefully, making

times that sneaking around had become second

heading to her own room, she made a quick

she whispered, handing over the

eyes widened in pure

the package as if it were the greatest treasure in the

“Thank you!

whispered excitedly, her voice filled with

the food to her chest, looking at Nnenna like she had just given her the best gift in

If only Nnenna knew.

carefully placed the packed meal aside and turned to the extravagant

to perfection, and made from only the finest

picked up the expensive

thud sounded

“Hey!

the—?!” a shocked voice

subordinates

thud landed

down and, oh, sweet heavens,

just any

kind of meal nobles feasted

meat, steaming vegetables, a fragrant aroma that hit

He gasped.

was this for

heart swelled with