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.

chiming in with questions or amused comments. It

when they reached the school gate,

here…” she muttered,

scanning the area. “I thought you said someone was waiting

was supposed to,” Nnenna replied, trying

soft, humorless laugh. Why was she even surprised? Of course Ava would pull something like this. It was just her style, quietly petty, but always in

me guess,” he said, lips thinning. “Arthur’s sister

gave a small nod, not trusting herself to speak

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

to protest, he turned and gestured toward the sleek black car parked nearby. Nnenna hesitated for a moment,

going to let Ava’s childish games ruin her

relief as she

way back alone. The city was massive, the roads unfamiliar, and even if she somehow managed to find a taxi, she wouldn’t even know how to direct

even be allowed into the castle without proper

was not just comforting, it

over at her as he started the car. “I’m glad I decided to walk you out. You

slightly, relaxing into the

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

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

the castle’s towering silhouette

recognized Carl. They bowed respectfully and opened the gates

said quickly, “Inform His Highness Prince

an eyebrow but didn’t