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

Chapter 423: Nnenna is with Him?

Carl stood up and walked toward her with a warm smile, his gaze soft but unreadable. He gently tucked a few stray strands of hair behind her ear, then stepped back slightly, admiring his handiwork with a proud nod.

“I’m really happy to see you, Nnenna,” he said, his voice low but filled with genuine warmth. “When I said we would meet soon, I made sure it would happen.”

Nnenna tilted her head, curious. “So… you’re really a lecturer here?”

Carl chuckled lightly, the sound smooth and soothing. “Of course. I didn’t want to say anything until it was certain. They’ve been trying to get me to teach here for a while now. The moment I hinted at it, they couldn’t wait to hand me a position.” He smiled, eyes twinkling with something deeper.

“I need to stay close,” he continued. “To protect you… and to make sure you don’t fall in love with some random guy while I’m not looking.” He winked, half joking but completely serious. “Until you’re truly happy with someone good and approved by me, I’ll be here, always.”

Nnenna’s cheeks lifted in a small smile. “I don’t need romance to be happy. I am happy now,” she said softly.

But in the back of her mind, Jana’s ridiculous drama surfaced. For a second, she considered telling Carl, but quickly decided against it.

That girl was just another cloud passing by, nothing worth troubling her big brother over. Carl didn’t need distractions like that, not when he was doing so much already.

She glanced at the clock. “Someone’s waiting for me at the school gate,” she said, picking up her bag. “It’s time I head home.”

“I’ll walk you out,” Carl offered at once, already moving toward the door like a shadow at her side.

Most of the students had already returned to their hostels. Some were still in lectures. The school grounds now felt strangely quiet, with only a few people walking by in scattered groups.

Nnenna and Carl strolled together at a relaxed pace, chatting openly. She told him everything, well, almost everything, that had happened since her arrival.

with genuine interest, occasionally chiming in with questions or amused comments.

when they reached the school gate, Nnenna

“She’s not here…”

paused beside her, scanning the area. “I thought you said someone was waiting

Nnenna replied, trying to mask her irritation.

would pull something like this. It was just her style, quietly petty, but always

frowned, picking up on what wasn’t said. “Let me guess,” he said, lips thinning. “Arthur’s sister didn’t want to

not trusting herself to

sighed and shook his head. “Jealousy doesn’t suit her,” he said simply, eyes narrowing slightly. “Come on. I’ll give you a

and gestured toward the

to let Ava’s childish games ruin

with genuine relief as she settled into

city was massive, the roads unfamiliar, and even if

into the castle without proper identification, especially if the gatekeepers didn’t

her back was not just

the car. “I’m glad I decided

into the seat. “I would’ve ended up

as the car rolled smoothly through the quiet campus roads. The conversation between them flowed

reminisced about old times, exchanged updates, and teased each other like they used to. It was easy… and for Nnenna, a

long, the castle’s towering

the gate, the guards immediately recognized Carl. They bowed respectfully and

a communicator and said quickly, “Inform His Highness

an eyebrow but