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Persephone was frozen in place. Morpheus' imposing presence made her heart race. Despite his lack of expression, his calm demeanor was more terrifying than a fierce expression.

"No, no." Her voice trembled. "I just wanted to contact my family to reassure them!"

"Once you connect with your family, can you guarantee they won't call the police?" Each word seemed like ice coming out of Morpheus' mouth. "With communication so advanced now, once you send a signal, the authorities will definitely track this place down!"

Persephone looked at him nervously, her heart pounding.

"This place is entangled with various powers. It's not as simple as making a police call to resolve things! If calling the police could get you home, I would've done it the first day I met you!"

"I didn't mean to—" Persephone's eyes welled up, tears streaming down. "Let go, it hurts!"

Morpheus paused as he realized he was clutching her slender arm, leaving red marks.

He released his grip. Persephone wriggled backward, leaping to the couch like she was escaping a demon. She huddled up as she looked at him in terror.

moment, a faint light emitted from the pendant on the red string

She didn't want him to notice it, so she instinctively used her

she cherish that string so much? Even

the person who gifted it to her must bear an unusual weight

took a

the room became

a while, he returned to his room with a bottle

she saw was Morpheus suddenly extending his hand as

at

"What do you want?!"

me your hand!"

into tears. At the same time, she felt the couch sink slightly beside her, and a warm, broad hand covered her wrist. His movement was forceful yet gentle, clasping her small hand in his palm.

herbal scent filled

her wrist as if dealing

spray is for treating bruises." He spoke softly. "I... I hurt your

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