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

Chapter 482: Her Honest Concern

It’s only right on the dot... But she didn’t argue.

He was her sensei, after all.

"Yes, Sensei," she replied quietly, then turned and left.

Her footsteps faded into the distance.

Only then did Arthur turn around.

His jaw clenched as he stared at the empty space she had just occupied.

You did it again, he scolded himself. All your walls, all your discipline, and still, you let worry leak out of your mouth.

He hadn’t meant to sound cold. He just couldn’t help it. The thought of her cutting her sleep short just to get there early, it got to him more than he cared to admit.

He had a feeling she came early just to impress him, maybe even to make him proud.

But that only made it worse.

Instead of feeling flattered, it left a tight, uncomfortable knot in his chest. And before he could stop himself, the words had already slipped out of his mouth. Again.

He sighed, rubbing the back of his neck in frustration.

This was going to be harder than he thought.

Trying not to care about someone he clearly cared for... was turning out to be no small feat.

silverware against china, a refreshing contrast to the

other royal families. Here, breakfast was

herself smiling more than she expected to. Sitting between Ava and the Queen, she felt like she

been her daughter from the start,

than five words a day outside training?" Ava teased,

spoke six yesterday," the King added with mock seriousness. "A record. Mark it in

gave them both a flat look but said nothing, reaching

be fair, the

No excuses.’" Ava recited dramatically, mimicking

dabbing her lips with a napkin. "I keep saying we should hire a bard to document his motivational speeches.

brow, and Nnenna could’ve sworn

face when Carl exposed her in front of the

yes," Ava chuckled. "That moment was so satisfying, I almost

Nnenna and shoot an arrow at her," Ava added dramatically. "Honestly, it’s amazing she didn’t just try to blow up

was made public outside of

"Of course. Carl and Arthur made sure of

turned to Arthur in surprise.

too," Ava said with a satisfied nod. "Apparently, they were enabling the whole mess. Carl didn’t even blink. Just laid out all the evidence. And Arthur? He said

open. "I... I

on his plate, but there was a

let his poker face fool you," Ava whispered loudly. "He was ready to throw

all burst into laughter again, the King nearly

for the meeting, Arthur correcting a royal advisor with only a look, Ava accidentally locking herself in a broom closet while spying on a

the conversation flowed, Nnenna felt a warmth bloom inside her chest. Not just from the food or the jokes, but from the feeling that she wasn’t just tolerated here, she was cherished.

Wanted.