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

Chapter 426

Chapter 425: Jaw Nearly Dropped

“So… how did you get home, Ava?” Carl asked casually as he changed into house slippers. Then, to Ava’s absolute shock, he bent down to help Nnenna with hers too.

Ava’s jaw nearly dropped.

Wait. What?!

Big Brother Carl was always gentle and nice, yes, but never like this. He had never helped her change shoes. Not once. And now he was kneeling in front of this girl, as if it was the most natural thing in the world?

Nnenna didn’t think much of it. To her, this was normal. Carl had always taken care of her. She smiled warmly and said, “Thank you,” in a soft voice, genuinely grateful, but without any hint of pride or manipulation.

Then she stepped fully into the house.

Ava stared after her, still reeling from what she just witnessed. The soft slap slap of Carl’s and Nnenna’s slippers echoed down the hallway like a haunting melody.

Her thoughts were spinning

Why her? Since when? What did she do to get this treatment?!

But before she could spiral further, Carl’s voice cut through her haze like a blade.

“Ava.”

She flinched slightly. “Y-Yes?”

He was still speaking gently, but there was a subtle weight in his tone now.

didn’t say how you

didn’t you hear me?” Carl’s voice was calm, even smiling, but there was

Ava froze.

since she was little. That tone… it wasn’t loud or angry, but it was dangerous. A

I followed the driver,” she said quickly, trying to sound casual,

Carl replied, his

asked again, voice still smooth but deliberate, “Was the driver supposed

heart thudded. He knew.

her mind like a trap snapping shut. Nnenna must have already told him.

dishonesty more than anything. Playing dumb would only make it

she said quickly, bowing her head slightly and trying to sound genuinely

Carl didn’t nod. His smile was still there,

should be apologizing to,” he said

felt like the air itself was holding its

obediently and turned toward Nnenna, but the sweet expression she had worn seconds ago vanished like a mask slipping off. In its place was

sorry, Sister Nnenna,” she said, her voice soft and seemingly

Ava’s face at that moment, he would’ve seen

amused. Then, without a

Carl blinked, surprised.

peace. A sincere apology, especially one from someone younger, would

So why…?

reaction when Ava tugged gently at his sleeve. “Big Brother Carl,” she said, her voice laced with disappointment, “she didn’t even bother to reply. She’s so rude… Did

Her voice sounded hurt, but something about it felt…

comment. “Maybe she has her reasons,” he said quietly, almost to himself. “I’ll ask her

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