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 hers. "Are you saying... you would give us a chance?" His voice

no room for misinterpretation. His face showed the

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

asked, pulling up

tone now that she was sharing her values 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 learn along the way. It’s about respect. Respect even to the

gives time to know each other without the pressure to perform

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

really," Nnenna said lightly, "but I’ll think

why

Nnenna shot back immediately, her voice clipped. "And I don’t think that’s any

someone who wants

can drop it," Nnenna replied shortly. "I

"Plus he doesn’t seem to feel the same. With this

Silence

out laughing. The laughter shook through her until tears

back, watching her with a

Nnenna finally managed between laughs, wiping at her

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

then. You seem to forget we already have a resident psychiatrist living here, Carl. And he happens to be the best in the field since he took it up a few months