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."

front of her, his eyes searching hers. "Are you saying... you would

misinterpretation. His face showed

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’

Darius asked,


with someone 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

period before courtship gives time to know each other without the pressure to perform or pretend just because of attraction. By the time they reach courtship, before emotions run

replied, clearly impressed. A small smile tugged at his lips.

Nnenna said lightly, "but I’ll think

curiosity sharpening, "is that why

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

as someone who

it," Nnenna replied shortly. "I don’t have feelings

into something more pointed. "Plus he doesn’t seem to feel the

Silence

laughing. The laughter shook through her until tears spilled from

a small, amused nod. Clearly,

managed between laughs, wiping


shrug, "but remind

"You really love playing that card, don’t you? Fine then. You seem to forget we already have a resident psychiatrist living here, Carl. And he happens to be the best in

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