They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System-Chapter 58 - The Low EQ Group

Simple enough,” Ikenna said with a smile.

“Not that hard, right?”

“Yes, it’s simple,” she replied, her eyes still fixed on the printer as it worked.

“Good,” Ikenna said, nodding in approval.

“From now on, you can do it yourself and stop bugging me.” His voice carried an unmistakable note of finality as he walked out of the small room, heading back to his desk.

She followed shortly, clutching the freshly printed pictures.

Noticing how he had already buried himself back in his work, she decided not to disturb him any longer.

“I’m leaving now,” she announced, her tone light.

“Oh, good,” he replied, waving her off without looking up.

Then, as if remembering something, he added with a teasing smirk, “Please don’t come back again.”

His exhausted expression and dry humor made her laugh, a sound that seemed to brighten the room briefly before she turned and left.

The door clicked softly behind her, leaving him in peace.

The moment she was gone, Ikenna’s demeanor shifted.

The tired look vanished from his face as he pulled out his phone with purpose.

Dialing a group call, he waited as the line connected.

It only took two rings before a voice answered.

“What’s up, Ikenna?” a male voice asked, his tone curious.

The rest of the participants stayed silent, clearly eager to hear why they had been called on their personal lines.

Ikenna leaned back in his chair, a sly smile playing on his lips.

“Guys, I think it’s time we had a hangout.

It’s been way too long.”

The word “hangout” hadn’t even settled in the air before Four abruptly cut the call without saying a single word.

He wasn’t the only one; a few others followed suit, their silence louder than any refusal.

Somto, however, declined more courteously.

“Sorry, I’m busy,” he said before disconnecting, leaving only a handful still on the line.

The male voice from earlier laughed loudly, breaking the lingering awkwardness.

“You know, these guys rarely show up for hangouts anyway.

But honestly, I’m with them this time, I’m busy too.

Not even in that kingdom right now.”

“What made you bring this up out of nowhere?” A female voice asked, sounding more curious than critical.

Ikenna leaned back in his chair, a small smile on his lips.

“We haven’t seen each other in a while.

It just popped into my mind today, that’s all,” he said, masking his true intent, checking their EQ

“Not now,” the female voice replied after a thoughtful pause.

“Maybe later.

Some of us aren’t in a position to leave right now.

How about this, those of us in that kingdom can plan something small for now, and the rest can join when it’s possible.

What do you all think?”

A series of voices chimed in agreement.

“Okay,” they said almost in unison.

“Sure,” added the male voice with a hint of amusement.

“Whenever that is.”

“See you guys whenever then,” Ikenna concluded with a slight chuckle before ending the call.

Ikenna sank back into his chair, tapping the desk lightly as he finally made the call on his mind since.

Somto’s name flashed on the screen, and without hesitation, he pressed dial.

As expected, the call was picked up almost immediately.

Somto’s voice was sharp, cutting straight to the point.

“What happened to my sister?” Somto asked, his tone carrying that usual edge of concern.

“She’s fine,” Ikenna replied, his patience beginning to wear thin.

“Why do you always ask that?

I can handle a 15 year old, you nutcracker.”

“Why did you call, then?” Somto’s response was calm, unbothered by the jab.

Ikenna sighed heavily.

“It’s about your sister.

She’s fine physically, but emotionally?

Not so much.”

Somto’s voice tightened with concern.

“What do you mean by that?

Fix her” His worry was plain now, cutting through the usual detachment.

Ikenna leaned forward, rubbing the bridge of his nose in frustration.

“It’s not that simple.

She needs emotional support.

From what I’ve observed, she feels like no one cares about her.

And that couldn’t be further from the truth.

You pick up my calls every single time without fail.

That speaks volumes, Somto.

It shows you care.”

Somto didn’t interrupt, giving Ikenna space to continue.

“But the issue is, she doesn’t know how much you’ve done for her.

She doesn’t see it.

She doesn’t feel it.

You need to let her know.

Show her, tell her.

If she understands the effort you’ve put in, the lengths you’ve gone to, she’ll know she’s loved.

She’ll know that her family is there for her.”

There was a brief pause before Somto’s calm yet firm voice broke through.

“Your suggestion is noted, but I prefer things as they are.

I don’t want her knowing anything.

Do we understand each other?”

Ikenna froze for a second, disbelief flickering across his face.

“Wait… what?” His voice was laced with frustration.

“Did you even hear what I just said?

She’s not okay, Somto.

She’s suffering emotionally.

Helping her heal emotionally will also speed up her physical recovery.”

He leaned forward, his tone growing sharper with each word.

“What’s the harm in letting her know how much you’ve done for her?

She’s not a stranger, Somto!

She’s your sister!”

His words hit the air like a hammer, the irritation evident in his voice.

But on the other side, Somto remained eerily calm.

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