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.

the heir of the kingdom to mark the beginning of a new

crown prince and the second

strings weaving a delicate melody through the air as the grand ballroom

and Nnenna faced each other at the center, their steps

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

a poised frame, elegant, measured, perfect for the

her closer, not

her waist now, and their joined hands held a subtle tension

the closest he had ever

no cuddled childhood memories. He couldn’t recall ever having held her

Her body warm beside his, the gentle curve of her arm around his shoulder,

like a hug, wasn’t

like Somto, used to cold armor, sharp swords, and the silence

But comforting.

He felt… safe.

commanding general of the eastern campaigns, needing safety from a girl? But it was true. Her presence lowered his guard in a way no ally, no comrade,

her presence, he didn’t have to measure every breath, every thought, every word. With her, his walls

feeling, that comfort, only made

What was this?

spent so 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

But not now.

Not here.

and let the music guide his feet.

she

when she chose

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