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

Chapter 530: Arthur ish Way

She could already imagine Ava’s over the top reaction: "Wait, you mean he was the one driving us the whole time?!" Complete with a dramatic gasp and probably a forehead slap.

With that amusing thought easing her nerves just a little, she finally turned to the silent driver still seated in the car.

"Thank you," she said quietly, respectful but cautious.

"It’s nothing," Arthur replied, his voice cold and flat, exactly what she expected from him.

She gave a small nod and reached for the door handle, ready to step out.

But then

"Are you nervous?"

The words were simple, but they stopped her like a slap of cold water.

She turned back to face him slowly, blinking. "...What?"

Not because she had not heard him.

But because, Arthur had just asked if she was nervous.

Arthur. The human iceberg. The training demon. The guy whose emotional range seemed permanently set to "chilly indifference."

He met her stunned gaze with his usual unreadable expression.

His tone had not changed, but his eyes... they held something just slightly softer. "Are you nervous?" he repeated, voice patient this time, as if he did not mind saying it again.

Nnenna just stared for a second.

The first time, she thought maybe her ears had malfunctioned.

The second time, she knew she was not imagining it.

of all people, being concerned about

That was... new.

Again

had asked her a personal question. A

Was she nervous?

the question itself, or the fact that it

Something shifted inside her.

of showing care, quietly, awkwardly, like he was not even sure if he

glanced at him again, trying to read the expression on his face, but, as always, it was unreadable. Calm. Distant. That same cold exterior that never cracked unless he was fighting or scolding

the question lingered in the

real care. If that was the case,

what if it

if he genuinely wanted to know? What if, in his quiet, Arthur ish

had to drive them. He could’ve sent someone else. He could’ve ignored the

her this wasn’t a coincidence. He didn’t just wake up

because

moment, gathering her thoughts. She could really use someone to talk to, even if

last time and still finding

took a quiet

nervous," she said finally,

how I’ll measure up. This isn’t just an exam, it’s a test

"I know everyone thinks I’m brave or crazy for trying

Arthur was silent.

already helped. She turned to step out

just walk away, so she stayed,a few

Arthur, however, was stuck.

in a long while, he felt unsure. A part of him wished Carl were here, Carl would know exactly what to say, how to

Should he call Carl?

dismissed the thought

should be able to do this on my own, he told himself. Even if I don’t get