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

Chapter 321: Complicated Feelings

This also made Karen think.

All her constant squabbles with Nnenna… they hadn’t mattered much before. Not when Abuchi saw Nnenna as just another teammate.

But now? Now it was clear, Nnenna meant something more to him. Whether it was the depth of their bond or just how much he relied on her, Karen couldn’t ignore it anymore.

If she ever wanted to win Abuchi’s heart, she had have to get on Nnenna’s good side. There was no way around it.

“I think I saw her eating this too,” Karen said suddenly, pointing at a pack of vegetable snacks. She offered Abuchi a smile that she hoped looked warm and genuine. “Let’s get it for her.”

Maybe if she showed how thoughtful she was toward his family, he would notice how well she could fit into his life.

Abuchi paused, then returned the smile, though it didn’t have the spark she had secretly hoped for. “No… she doesn’t like those,” he said gently. “She eats vegetables, yeah, but not processed ones. She especially avoids anything with unnatural mixtures.”

Karen blinked, a bit thrown off. “Really? But I think I saw her eating this…”

“Are you sure?” Abuchi raised a curious brow. “Because I’ve known Nnenna for years, she’s picky with stuff like that. If she was eating it, she must’ve been really hungry… or maybe just being polite.”

Karen awkwardly dropped the snack back into the basket, trying not to let her forced smile crack. Of course he would know her food preferences better than I would, she thought bitterly.

Of course he would.

moment, Karen realized the

her a vegetable snack back in

frustration bubbling up inside

appear caring

cared about his family, she had also unknowingly proven that she wasn’t very observant… and worse, that she could lie, even if unintentionally. She hadn’t meant to deceive him, she

of the mistake settling in

hadn’t taken it to heart. He had simply smiled, brushed it off, and concluded she must have seen wrong. No accusation.

it sting even

her head. I need to do better. If I really want to be a part of his life, I have to start

someone

said, his voice now steady and serious. “The equipment shops are on the other side. The forest ahead is thick,

She felt the weight of her earlier mistake, but she couldn’t shake the feeling of being

help but feel out of place. The cold air inside made her uneasy, but

in approval. “We’ll need this for cutting through thick branches,” he said, placing it

securing gear,” he muttered to himself, continuing

to focus on the task at hand. She grabbed a few waterproof matches, a compass, and some dried rations. Still, her mind

few extra things, a first aid kit, a large water container, and a machete. He paused for a moment, his eyes scanning the shelves. “We’ll need extra clothing too,” he said,