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

Chapter 406: That Girl Will Never Have a Place in This Palace!

“Goodbye, Mom,” Somto said, his voice quiet but final. He didn’t look back. His heart was heavy, but his feet did

not falter.

Nnenna glanced between him and Queen Chioma, her chest tight. She didn’t hear their conversation, but she

knew something had happened, something serious. The atmosphere between them was thick, tense... cold. But

now wasn’t the tto ask.

Instead, she turned toward the rest of the family waiting at the garage. She took a breath, squared her

shoulders, and smiled.

Obinna was the first to step forward, his arms crossed and his expression unreadable. But when he looked at her,

there was a faint warmth in his eyes.

“Don’t cause too much trouble out there,” he muttered, but his tone lacked the usual harshness. “And... take

care of him, alright? He's annoying, but he’s our brother.”

Nnenna was surprised but beccalm after she remembered what the love system had said about Obinna, and

even rewarded her. Too bad she couldn't investigate what made Obinna to change after hating her for years. It

would have to be in the future.

She gave him a small nod. “I will.”

He looked at her one more time, then turned to Somto, hesitating. “... Travel safe, brother.”

Somto barely gave a nod in return, his eyes distant, his jaw clenched. Obinna didn’t press.

Next was Abuchi, who gave Nnenna an exaggerated sniffle and threw himself tically at her feet.

“Woe is me! My sweet, annoying little sister is leavingbehind! Who will eat my snacks when I’m not looking

now?”

Nnenna laughed, shaking her head. “You'll survive. Barely.”

“I better get souvenirs,” he said, standing up straight and flicking her forehead gently. “Take care of yourself. And

him too,” he added with a sideways glance at Somto. “He looks like he’s chewing on a lemon.”

Somto shot Abuchi a deadpan look. “Not now.”

“I know,” Abuchi said with a shrug. “But seriously... be safe, both of you.”

Nnenna smiled and gave him a tight hug. “Thanks, Abuchi.”

Then cEbere.

She walked up quietly and hugged Nnenna without a word. It was a soft, lingering embrace, full of unspoken

support. When she pulled back, her eyes were slightly glossy.

“I'm proud of you,” she whispered. “You've cso far... and | know you'll go even farther.”

Nnenna felt a lump in her throat. She nodded, her voice catching. “I'll call when I can.”

“Do more than that. Cback stronger.”

Ebere turned to Somto next. “Please look after her. She's not just anyone to you.”

That got Somto’s attention. For a second, his mask cracked, just enough to show he had heard, and he

understood. He nodded slowly, his voice low.

“I will.”

Chidera walked over, but just snorted at Nnenna before looking at Somto “See you soon Eldest brother.”

Somto didn’t like Chidera’s attitude towards Nnenna but he still nodded since the boy was still young and was

obviously being influenced by their Mom.

The moment held, for a breath, a heartbeat.

Then, the garage doors slid open.

Somto headed toward the sleek black vehicle waiting at the edge, the soft hum of its engine echoing into the

quiet night.

Nnenna turned back one last time, waving at them all.

“I'll miss you!”

“Try not to die!” Abuchi yelled.

“Stay focused,” Obinna called after her.

“Cback with good news,” Ebere said, her voice full of hope.

And with that, Nnenna stepped into the vehicle beside Somto.

The doors closed.

Queen Chioma stood still for a long moment, eyes fixed on the now empty garage.

Gone. Just like that.

Her son had walked away... because of that girl.

Her jaw tightened. Her heart burned with a storm of emotion, hurt, anger, disbelief. She had raised Somto,

poured her soul into him, protected him from the dangers of palace life.

And yet, the moment she opposed him, he chose Nnenna over her. That girl had taken enough from her already,

her peace, her husband... and now her son.

“I'll keep my word,” Queen Chioma whispered to herself, her voice cold and steel edged. “That girl will never

have a place in this palace. Not as a daughter in law. Not even as a second princess. By the tshe returns,

she'll find no title waiting for her.”

And with that, she turned on her heels and walked back toward the main castle, her silhouette fading into the

shadowed halls like the ending of a war drum’s echo.

Meanwhile...

The black luxury car sped down the quiet road toward the nearest private airport. Inside, the silence was stifling.

Nnenna sat near the window, her head leaning against the glass, watching the lights blur as they passed.

Somto sat diagonally across from her in the spacious backseat, arms folded, gaze cast downward. He hadn't

spoken a word since they left the castle. His expression was unreadable, almost like stone.

Nnenna didn’t try to talk. She could feel the weight on him, Queen Chioma'’s harsh face, the argument she

couldn't eavesdrop on, the cold goodbye she noticed. And she didn’t know what to say.

Instead, her mind wandered.

The academy... she thought, her fingers fidgeting in her lap. What will it be like? Who will | meet? What kind of

people will be there? Will they accept me?

So many questions, and no answers. She bit her lip, stealing a glance at Somto. But he didn’t look her way. Not

even once. He seemed deep in thought.

The rest of the ride passed in silence.

When they arrived at the airport, several uniformed attendants were already waiting beside a sleek, white

private jet branded with an unfamiliar crest.

There was no crowd, no announcement, only the quiet professionalism of a world Somto had long belonged to.

He motioned for her to board first, and Nnenna obeyed without a word.

Inside the plane, luxury surrounded her, plush seats, glowing ambient lights, soft music playing somewhere in

the background, but none of it made her feel more relaxed.