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

Chapter 376

Chapter 375: Why Do I Feel Like This?

@CourtCamerasBeRolling: “Watch the nobles’ faces! They’re so CONFUSED. I live for this drama.”

@CultureKeeper07: “Unconventional? Yes. Unbelievable? No. Necessary? ABSOLUTELY.”

@HeirToMyHeart: “Nnenna really said ‘not on my watch.’ Respect.”

@EyesOnTheBallroom: “This is why she’s different. She didn’t wait for a second chance. She made it.”

Somto did not waste a second.

The moment her hand stretched out further, he caught it gently but firmly, as if afraid she might change her mind again. Without a word, he led her, regal and assured, to the center of the grand ballroom.

Their footsteps echoed faintly as they walked across the polished marble, and a wave of whispers swept through the guests, parting like the sea before them.

The spotlight followed, catching the shimmer of Nnenna’s gown and the subtle pride in Somto’s stride.

Up on the gallery, the instrumentalists, who had just begun packing up their instruments in disappointmentz froze mid motion. One blinked. Another gawked.

Then—

“Wait, are we back on??”

“Get your bow, get your bow! MOVE!”

“Did the princess just resurrect the dance??”

Musicians scrambled in every direction like startled birds. Violins were snatched from cases, drumsticks retrieved from their holders, and sheet music hastily reopened.

A flutist dropped their instrument in a panic and snatched it back up in time for the downbeat.

In just under thirty seconds, the orchestra was ready again, tuning, nodding, holding their breath.

And then

The music began.

Soft. Slow. Regal.

written centuries ago for the first royal coronation of Lionara. A song meant for the heir of the kingdom to mark the beginning of

the crown prince

music swelled, soft strings weaving a delicate melody through the air as the grand ballroom

and Nnenna faced each other at the center, their steps

in his. His right hand settled on the side of her waist, firm yet respectful. Her left hand came up to rest lightly

elegant, measured, perfect for

closer, not too much, just

and their joined hands held a subtle tension that made their movements fluid and

he had ever been

any hugs, no cuddled childhood memories. He couldn’t recall ever having held

now… this. Her body warm beside his, the gentle curve of her arm around his shoulder, the

almost like a

cold armor, sharp swords, and the

But comforting.

He felt… safe.

from a girl? But it was true. Her presence lowered his

every thought, every word.

very feeling, that comfort, only made the confusing mess inside

What was this?

long burying his emotions, especially those that involved her, that now, when she willingly danced with him, came to him his defenses didn’t know whether to collapse or panic. His heart

But not now.

Not here.

took a quiet breath, pushed the confusion aside, and let the music guide his feet.

when she was

she chose

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