Morpheus took considerable time to shake off the impact of Persephone's final decision and comprehend that the individual he disliked encountering had departed. Persephone had dismissed him, after all.

A foolish smile played on his lips. He had never anticipated that Persephone's ultimate selection would be him.

"Your boyfriend..." He wanted to ask if Seamus was upset, but it seemed silly, so he swallowed the words back.

Persephone glanced at him and gently replied, "He's not my boyfriend."

Morpheus was dumbfounded once more.

"I introduced him as my good friend. When did I ever say he was my boyfriend?"

"Oh..." Morpheus was still baffled.

Persephone suddenly felt upset. She realized the urgency of leaving Flinge to ease her family's worries. With the absence of any news about Greta in Flinge, staying longer seemed pointless. Departing sooner might yield new leads.

persisted

thoughts she wished to express but struggled to articulate. Silently, she entered the

peeked behind

your friend... left?" Wynn

for a moment,

seemed awkward, forced a smile, and

Morpheus paid much attention to Wynn's disappointment. They were

one end of the couch, turned on the TV, which hadn't

Only three days left.

he didn't know how

"Morpheus."

into his ears,

"Yeah, what's up?"

be leaving in three days. Is there anything you

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