They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System-Chapter 76 - Pushing Her Down the stairs

All eyes turned to her.

First, anger.

Then, shock.

Finally, assessment.

Nnenna’s gaze swept across the room, her mind sharpening as she evaluated her opponents.

At the head of the table sat the king, his expression unreadable.

To his left, Queen Chioma sat in her usual place, her posture elegant yet cold.

On his right, the Queen Mother, watching with sharp, knowing eyes.

Beside the old woman sat Princess Ebere, her lips curled in a smirk.

To the Queen’s left sat the fourth prince, Chidera, his gaze filled with amusement.

Then came the second prince, Obinna, and beside him, the third prince, Abuchi.

One seat was empty.

Somto was absent.

Nnenna took a deep breath, steeling herself before walking forward.

Her steps were calm, deliberate.

She ignored the scrutinizing stares, making her way to the farthest chair from them.

Stopping before it, she looked up and greeted them all in a smooth, composed tone.

“Grandmother, Father, Mother, Sister, Brothers… I apologize for keeping you waiting.

I did not want to appear disorganized, that would be an insult to you all, especially Father.”

A faint, polite smile touched her lips.

“My preparations took longer than expected… it was difficult finding a suitable dress.”

Then, without hesitation, she sat down.

Her words would have been convincing, if only she were actually dressed up.

Instead, she wore an outdated, faded orange gown.

The contrast between her elegant demeanor and the pitiful state of her dress was almost laughable.

Yet, not a single person laughed.

Because something about her confidence made it hard to mock her outright.

At this point, no one cared about the dress.

What truly unsettled them was the aura she carried.

Something about her had changed, drastically.

She looked the same, yet she felt…

different.

What happened to her?

Four months in the hospital, and she returned like this?

Silence filled the dining room as their eyes raked over her, searching.

Yet, they could not pinpoint it.

The tension thickened, making the air stifling, until the heavy thud of boots against the polished floor snapped them out of their daze.

The guard entered.

His presence shattered the eerie silence, making everyone blink as if waking from a spell.

The king cleared his throat, breaking the awkwardness further.

Then, with a measured nod, he finally addressed her.

“It’s okay, Nnenna.

That was… thoughtful of you.”

His words were neutral, carefully avoiding anything deeper.

Because if he acknowledged her effort too much, he would have to acknowledge the pitiful state of her dress.

And that was not a conversation he wanted to have.

Nice move.

Nnenna smirked internally.

The king waved at the servants to reheat the luxurious dishes, and the sight of the food being carried away made the hunger in the room even more unbearable.

Forty minutes.

They had waited forty whole minutes for her.

As the servants disappeared into the kitchen, frustration thickened the air.

Chidera’s jaw clenched.

His eyes darted to Ebere, filled with blame and irritation.

This was her fault.

She just had to invite Nnenna.

Dinner was usually peaceful.

Quiet.

Orderly.

But now?

The atmosphere was suffocating.

Unbearably personal.

And the one responsible?

The one who had thrown them all into this mess?

Nnenna.

Ebere had convinced them to let her sit at the table, selling it as a way to “welcome her back.”

None of them wanted her there.

But to keep up appearances, they had reluctantly agreed.

Now, they were paying the price.

Everyone thought she would arrive early, it was, after all, the first time she had been allowed to sit with them.

But to their shock, not only did she fail to get there before time, she showed up forty minutes late.

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They were on the verge of shouting at her, ready to unleash their frustration, but the moment she stepped into the room, her aura silenced them.

There was something different about her, a new vibe that demanded attention.

After she offered a calm but confident apology, they exchanged unsure glances, their anger suddenly subdued.

Still, Chidera wasn’t about to let it slide.

He leaned forward, his face twisting with disdain.

“After eight months, it seems you’ve forgotten who you are,” he spat, his voice dripping with venom.

“You dared to keep us waiting!

Even after the accident you caused, you still don’t know your place.

Instead, you’ve gotten even more cocky now!”

His words hung in the air like poison.

The king, seated at the head of the table, frowned deeply, annoyance flickering across his face.

Why did he bring that up?!

He opened his mouth to intervene, but before he could speak, Nnenna’s voice sliced through the tension like a blade.

“Accidents I caused?” she said, her tone icy and measured.

The room went deathly silent.

Her gaze locked on Chidera, unflinching and sharp, daring him to continue.

Chidera’s jaw tightened, but he didn’t respond immediately.

Only Obinna, seated nearby, shifted uncomfortably.

He had been there too, watching silently while Chidera shoved her down the stairs.

The tension in the room thickened as Nnenna’s gaze pierced Chidera.

“Who here doesn’t know it was you?” she continued coldly.

“You pushed me down the stairs, and Obinna stood there and did nothing.”

The room fell into an uneasy silence.

Chidera opened his mouth to respond but hesitated, visibly rattled.

After a long pause, he sneered.

“I had my reasons,” he said, trying to mask his unease.

Nnenna arched an eyebrow, her expression unyielding.

“Reasons?

Go ahead.

Enlighten us.”

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