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

Chapter 567: What Made You Change Your Mind?

She faltered, the words catching in her throat. For months, just saying his name felt heavy.

But she was healing now, she had to push forward. She clenched her fists and forced the words out.

"My strategy was personally taught by Somto. I can handle myself, and I can be a big help to you."

"You’re being stubborn again," Carl said quietly, his gaze narrowing. It felt like déjà vu, the same reckless determination that had led to their big fight three months ago.

Didn’t she just admit minutes ago that he had been right back then? Why was she throwing her life away again?

"This isn’t stubbornness, Carl," Nnenna countered, her voice steady. "It’s confidence. You’re one of the few people who knows me best. When I say I can do something, it’s because I can. There’s always risk, but if I let fear stop me, I’ll never grow."

Her eyes met his, unwavering. He still didn’t look convinced. So she reached for her last card.

"Please," she whispered, voice trembling now. "I can’t lose another brother."

That broke him. Carl’s insistent expression wavered. He was confident he could find the culprit and even a cure, but what if he failed?

What if the poison stole his life before he got the chance to say goodbye? If Nnenna was close, at least he would see her one last time. It was selfish, but for once, he allowed himself to be selfish.

And besides, this was his territory. With all his resources, he could keep her safer here than out there by the time she still does what she wants.

for a second that she would obediently return

silence, he

But you must listen to my instructions, and those of the

Nnenna broke into a radiant

and he winced. Nnenna

only staying to finish the job," he joked weakly, as if the pain was nothing, just to ease

it reached her eyes. No matter how much she wanted to reassure him, she couldn’t

later," Carl said, deliberately

been here, how can

come eventually," Carl explained with a faint smile. "So I took the time to design your room. Great

curved slightly.

on now," Carl urged, waving

can go

twenty four hour ride from Prigrian to Riverum. You

small laugh. "Alright, I’ll go." She took

Carl’s voice stopped

made you change

Nnenna turned back, puzzled.

went to Purlit knowing it was dangerous. I don’t doubt your ability to rush into danger," he said, his eyes fixed steadily on her. "So whatever changed your mind this time, it must be something. I’m curious. Why did you change

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