Love System Redemption

Chapter 619: A Shoulder For a Pillow

That earned a laugh from Darius, genuine, disarming. "Now that’s an image | would pay to see." But when his

eyes flicked back to Arthur, the humor dimmed, replaced by the quiet challenge he wasn’t saying aloud.

With that, the training session finally cto an end. Despite someone hovering around trying to distract them

for the past two hours, Nnenna and Arthur simply ignored it and walked back toward the main castle, still caught

up in their own discussion.

"We should go to Lionara," Nnenna suddenly said, her tone steady but thoughtful. "It's been seven months

already. They should know."

Arthur slowed his steps, studying her expression. "You're right. But we felt it best to wait until you recovered

first. Are you sure you want to go now? They may not be ready for the... changes. Not just about Somto, but you

too. They might react or say something that cuts deeper than you expect."

Nnenna gave a small laugh, though there was no humor in it. "What could possibly hurt more than losing a loved

one and rehabilitation with Carl?" She sighed, determination replacing the brief flicker of vulnerability. "It's

alright. We'll all go, as soon as you guys are ready."

"Alright," Arthur agreed after a pause. "There's nothing I'm doing here that can’t be done in Lionara. We'll check

with Carl later."

"Can | tag along?" An all too annoying voice broke in from behind, snapping them out of their moment. Darius.

"No," Arthur replied instantly, not even giving Nnenna the chance to answer.

"I wasn’t asking you," Darius shot back, sharp but laced with that mocking charm.

"You don’t have to ask her. The answer is still no," Arthur countered, his voice colder this time.

Seeing he was getting nowhere with Arthur, Darius shifted his gaze to Nnenna, searching her face for an

opening. But she only shrugged, her expression not reluctant at all. She clearly had no plans to plead on his

behalf.

"Ouch," Darius finally muttered, pretending to be wounded. But just as quickly, that sly smile of his returned full

force.

"I hope you gained something from this session, Nnenna," he said smoothly.

"All you did was try to distract us. How's that therapy?" Nnenna asked, genuinely confused.

"I'll explain another time. | have something to do. See you later." He slipped away before she could reply, leaving

her frowning at his retreating figure.

"| wonder what he’s up to now..." she murmured.

The next day, three people stood at the runway of Riverum Castle.

"Lethelp you with that." Arthur quickly stepped forward, taking Nnenna’s luggage from her lap. His brows

pulled together. "Why didn’t you ask one of the servants to carry it? You shouldn’t be handling this yourself."

There was quiet rebuke in his tone.

"It’s fine," Nnenna answered calmly, though her voice carried a hint of teasing as if telling him to relax. "I figured

| could just balance it on my lap. It's effective."

Arthur's lips pressed into a thin line, but he said nothing.

Carl, who had been listening to the little exchange, only gave them a side glance, expression gentle.

"What are we waiting for? Let's go," Nnenna urged.

"Wait," Carl finally spoke, his tone deliberate. "We're still waiting for one more person."

"Who?" Nnenna blinked, surprised. "Wasn't the trip just supposed to be the three of us?" She turned to Arthur,

who looked up as well, his eyes silently asking the squestion.

"Yes," Carl admitted slowly. "But I thought it wise to bring one more person. He's running a bit late."

"Don’t worry, I'm here now."

The unmistakable voice carried across the runway. Darius strolled up with his luggage rolling behind him, a grin

plastered on his face like he owned the moment.

"Looks like you managed to talk your way into coming. Nice job," Nnenna commented, a little impressed despite

herself.

She peeked at Arthur, knowing well enough by now that he seemed to have something against Darius,

something deeper than simple dislike. She didn’t know why, but she trusted Arthur enough to believe he had his

reasons.

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"Yeah, Arthur. He'll explain later," Darius taunted as he strolled past, his smirk deliberate.

He didn’t waste tbefore gravitating toward Nnenna. "We meet again," he said smoothly, his voice carrying

that easy charm.

Nnenna only gave him a small polite smile and wheeled away. Like a stubborn magnet, he followed, filling the air

with chatter, even if most of it was one sided.

Then he suddenly paused mid step, tilting his head toward Arthur with feigned innocence.

"If you don’t want to go anymore, I'll help Nnenna carry her luggage," he offered, his tone light but his grin sharp

enough to sting.

Arthur stopped for a beat, his silence heavy. Then, with calm precision, he walked past Darius without a word,

not even sparing him a glance.

The journey back across the continent to Lionara felt all too familiar to Nnenna. The first tshe had made this

trip, the one she actually remembered, was with Somto.

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hopes, so many fears about what she

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Seated at the last row of the plane,

she stared out the window the m

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ghosts. Probably sensing she wanted

to be left alone, no one disturbed her.

"I could use a shoulder for a pillow right now," Nnenna whispered to no one in particular, her voice barely louder

than a thought.