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

Chapter 615: That’s... Impossible

"... Annoying for some, but very nice for a psychiatrist, you know. Made me much better than I ever was. Well, second best," he added with a grin, clearly reminded of the housekeeper’s jab.

"Convenient and effective," Nnenna nodded, sounding genuinely impressed. "Where did you pick that up?"

"Where else? Obviously from the best." His eyes narrowed slightly, a playful but sharp edge slipping into his tone. "Your boyfriend’s best friend."

"My... boyfriend?" Nnenna raised a brow. "Don’t tell me you’re talking about Arthur." She let out a laugh as she pronounced the name.

"Who else?" Darius shot back immediately. This time, his jealousy was harder to hide.

"Not possible. Besides, I don’t date." Nnenna shook her head, looking more amused than offended.

"Why?" Darius asked, curious, leaning a little closer.

But Nnenna wasn’t in a hurry to answer. "Is this part of the session, or off the record?" she asked first.

"Does it matter?" Darius countered.

"Yes." Nnenna nodded firmly as she wheeled herself into her room after pressing her palm to the scanner. Once inside, she continued with a calm but pointed tone. "Because my psychiatrist has no business knowing that. But a potential friend? Sure."

eyes searching

down flatly, leaving no room for misinterpretation. His face

Which brings me to your other question. I don’t date because I don’t believe in it. I believe in friendship first. Then, if something real sparks, courtship, then marriage. I don’t waste my time with this word ’dating’ that doesn’t even have a proper definition. For me, courtship is

Darius asked, pulling

willing to listen, "is between two people who are ready for marriage. Not just financially ready, but emotionally, psychologically, in character, in all areas. Not perfect, no. But prepared, and willing to learn along the way. It’s about respect. Respect even to

each other, then they get married," Nnenna concluded, her tone calm but firm. "That friendship period before courtship gives time to know each other without the pressure to perform or pretend just because of attraction.

replied, clearly impressed. A small smile tugged at his lips. "I heard you’re a medical student. Ever considered majoring

lightly,

Darius leaned forward, his curiosity sharpening, "is that why you’re friends with Arthur and not courting him

voice clipped. "And I don’t think that’s any

smoothly, "but as someone who wants to be

you can drop it," Nnenna replied shortly. "I don’t have feelings for Arthur. He’s my

murmured suddenly, his expression shifting into something more pointed. "Plus he doesn’t seem to feel the same. With

Silence

Nnenna burst out laughing. The laughter shook through her until tears

just leaned back, watching her with a small, amused nod. Clearly, she didn’t

Nnenna finally managed

I am," Darius conceded with a shrug, "but remind me, who’s the psychiatrist

happens to be the best in the field since he took