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

Chapter 417

Chapter 416: Something Felt Off

Nnenna.

She quietly entered and slid into the back seat instead of the front. Somto raised an eyebrow.

The back? He had hoped she had sit beside him. It was a little disappointing, but he was not going to question her choice. If that’s where she felt more comfortable, then so be it.

He reached for the gear again.

Click.

Another door opened.

This time, it was the front passenger seat.

And before Somto could say anything, someone dropped into the seat beside him with a dramatic sigh.

“Brother Somto! How could you forget me?” Ava pouted, folding her arms like a scolded child. “I told you I would go with you guys, and you completely forgot! You didn’t even wait for me to get ready.”

She looked genuinely aggrieved, lips pushed out and eyes narrowed in playful accusation.

Somto exhaled silently.

This girl…

Nnenna, watching quietly from the back, felt the tension rise just a little. Ava had a way of drawing attention, and inserting herself where she wasn’t always invited.

Still, the ride hadn’t even started yet.

And somehow… it already felt like it was going to be a long trip.

Somto had half a mind to tell Ava to step out of the car. She had just ruined his rare chance to be alone with Nnenna.

had agreed to drive both of them to school.

A sigh escaped him.

a bit guilty, he simply muttered, “Sorry,” and started the car with both girls now

was quiet at first… at least,

Somto noticed Ava

seated proudly in the front, kept sneaking smug peeks at Nnenna

even lifted her chin and adjusted her seat with exaggerated elegance, as

had won some sort

silent victory

hadn’t looked up

her phone, peacefully scrolling through messages or reading

she had, Nnenna would’ve just found it

chosen the back seat before

silent show? Completely

just ignored Ava’s tactics and

driving skills

the wheel, and honestly, he drove like a pro. Fast, smooth, and completely in control, never reckless.

the school’s parking lot, gliding into one of the

stepping out of

moved ahead, but

was following

already completed your registration and gotten your schedule,” Somto said, his tone firm but polite. “You should be heading to your

to Nnenna. “She hasn’t done hers yet. I need to help her out, so

a simple explanation. Logical.

Ava wasn’t having

she replied quickly,

was a hint of panic in her voice. Something tight and unspoken clung to her tone, like she knew what was coming and desperately didn’t

the silence between Somto

harmless, yes. They acted

But something felt off.

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