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

Chapter 624: Something about Poisons and Knives

"Don’t use the past to judge your future brother in law," Darius advised, his tone serious for once, though his smile never left.

"Not even in your dreams," Arthur muttered from the side, cutting him down without effort.

"Fine, fine. I get it," Darius surrendered with a little shrug. "You need time to see I’ve actually changed. But I mean it, I’m serious this time."

He leaned on the doorframe, his eyes shifting toward Carl. "Oh and Carl... Remember when I told you you’re seeing her only through the lens of family? You are doing that again. You’ve got to work on being one hundred percent objective. I get it, you love her, you want to protect her. But you treat her like a patient too often. Honestly, I’m surprised you’re always the personal doctor for everyone you consider family. I could never handle it."

Carl’s jaw tightened, but Darius pressed on, unusually steady.

"In this case, I think you still have work to do. Let her have some space. If you trust me to do the job you actually hired me for, I’ll talk to her tomorrow. What do you say?"

The request hung in the air. For once, Darius wasn’t acting on impulse, wasn’t barging in like he usually did. He was asking for permission. That alone surprised Carl and Arthur both.

It almost felt like Darius was trying to prove something, that he could be serious about Nnenna.

Carl exhaled slowly, weighing him, then gave a small nod. "Fine."

He turned, changing direction toward his own room. "See you guys later."

And with that, he left them standing there, Arthur quiet, Darius still smiling, but this time with a trace of triumph in his eyes.

The next day.

saw even a shadow of Nnenna all morning. Not at breakfast, not

few hours before the funeral, Darius decided to pay her a visit. He

out his phone and dialed her number. From inside, the faint

smile. Then, raising his voice, he said, "I know you’re in there, Nnenna. Who else would turn off the phone if you

came her muffled

I doubt that," Darius sighed, shaking his head as if she could see him. "And unless you can convince me otherwise, which requires me actually seeing you, I’m not leaving. I may not be serious most of

wanted to leave in the first place. Something about escaping from poisons and knives? Getting fired should be an answer to your

You

entitled to that much in this friendship, aren’t I?" He added a playful lilt to his words,

"Mtchww..."

drifted from

faint sound of wheels rolled closer, then click, the lock

He pushed the door open quickly before she could change her mind. But before he could even step inside,

you going?" he asked,

Nnenna replied, already

going to talk?" he said, jogging to keep

agreed to that." She shook her head. "All you said was you wanted to see me and make sure I was fine. Well..." She stopped suddenly and spun her chair slightly toward him, forcing him to

hand and pointed to her face. "See? No tears,

amused smile tugging at his lips. "I see." He quickened his

Nnenna replied