Chapter 19: Visiting Our Sister 2

    At that moment, reality hit Obinna like a wave.

    He remembered exactly who he was speaking to, Somto Achebe, the First Prince of the kingdom, his elder brother, a man so highly regarded even their father deferred to him at times.

    This was the same brother who had earned the King''s trust to meddle in court affairs without question.

    "I''m sorry... I''m sorry!" Obinna''s anger evaporated, his shoulders slumping in defeat. "I''ll prepare on time."

    Somto nodded slightly, his aura still heavy and suppressive. "Don''t forget to prepare a gift," he said as he turned and walked out of the room without another glance.

    Next, he headed to his third brother''s room. When he opened the door, he found Abuchi in the middle of a livestream with his fans. Somto quietly shut the door again, ensuring not to let his face appear on the screen.

    Everyone knew of the renowned First Prince, but very few had ever seen his face. Only close friends, family, and those who lived in the castle knew his appearance. Even among the castle staff, sightings of him were rare.

    Pulling out his phone, Somto quickly typed a message to Abuchi

    "The whole family is going to see our sister. Be downstairs by 3:30 p.m. Don''t be late."

    With that, he pocketed his phone and moved on, his mind already planning the rest of the day.

    In his room, Abuchi''s phone chimed, signaling an incoming message. He glanced at the screen mid conversation with his fans and saw his elder brother''s name flash across it.

    Instinctively, his lively chatter paused as curiosity and a hint of unease took over. Somto rarely contacted anyone unless it was highly important.

    His eyebrows furrowed slightly as he unlocked the phone to read the message "The whole family is going to see our sister. Be downstairs by 3:00 p.m."

    He was everything she admired, strong, composed, and commanding. But that admiration came with its price, her deep resentment toward Nnenna.

    To Ebere, Nnenna felt like an intruder, someone she was forced to share her beloved elder brother''s limited time with.

    It grated on her nerves that even though Nnenna was just an "attachment," there were moments when it seemed like Somto gave her extra attention.

    Ebere had tried to prove her suspicions countless times. She asked questions, watched their interactions, and even tried to dig up dirt.

    Yet, no matter what she did, she came up empty handed. Frustrated but determined, she decided to play the long game, hoping to uncover something eventually.

    "Big brother! You''re back?" she exclaimed, her voice full of delight as she rushed forward and wrapped her arms around him in a tight hug.

    As always, Somto stiffened the moment physical contact was initiated. He didn''t pull away, but his discomfort was clear. Ebere released him with a giggle, amused by his predictable reaction.

    "You all really need to stop doing this," Somto muttered, still feeling stiff as he adjusted his posture.

    Ebere laughed lightly, brushing his discomfort aside as if it were nothing. "How are you, big brother? Did you come home for something special?"

    Somto nodded, his expression turning serious. "Actually, yes. I came back to check on our sister." His tone sharpened slightly, making Ebere''s smile falter. "Ebere, how is it that Nnenna has been in the hospital for months now, and you haven''t visited her even once? She''s your sister, your only sister. And outside this castle, the world thinks you two are twins."

    Ebere froze for a moment, caught off guard by his words. His calm but firm reproach left her speechless.

    There was a brief pause before Ebere''s expression soured, but she quickly masked it with a small smile. "You''re right, brother. We should go and visit... sister." Her words dripped with false agreement, but then she shifted her tone to one of feigned sadness.

    "Though..." she hesitated, her voice trembling as if recalling a painful memory. "I remember last year... when I was very sick. You didn''t even come home to see me. It''s not fair how you always prioritize Nnenna over me! And she''s not even our real sister."