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

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.

drive both of them to school. And yes… he had forgotten

A sigh escaped him.

bit guilty,

at first…

Ava glancing toward

proudly in the front, kept sneaking smug

She even lifted her chin and adjusted her

clearly thought she had won some

victory was short

hadn’t looked up

reading something with a calm, unbothered face. She

had, Nnenna would’ve just found

the back seat before Ava even

silent show?

offended, Somto just ignored

skills were…

wheel, and honestly, he drove like a pro. Fast, smooth, and completely in control, never reckless. The ride, though quick, didn’t feel rushed or

they arrived at the school’s parking lot, gliding into one of

stepping

but something made him

was following behind

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

to Nnenna. “She hasn’t done hers yet. I need to

was a simple

wasn’t

she replied

unspoken clung to her tone, like she knew what was coming

trust the silence between Somto

yes. They acted

But something felt off.