Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

Persephone jolted, pulling herself back to the present, and gasped. She glanced around the room, then gazed into the distance.

This place was far from where Morpheus lived. Essentially, it was like one was in the north of the city and the other in the south.

Perhaps Seamus had chosen this place to keep her separated from Morpheus.

Persephone felt like there was a huge weight on her heart.

Soon after, Catherine brought back the herbs, and the kitchen was filled with the scent of medicinal brew. Once the herbal soup was ready, Persephone carried a bowl and gently knocked on Seamus' door.

Seamus was changing his bandage. When he saw Persephone come in, his hand jolted, causing his wound to reopen and stain the fresh bandages with blood.

"Don't move!" Persephone hastily set down the bowl. "Let me help you."

Seamus wanted to refuse, but she firmly held his hand. Her eyes were red like she was going to cry.

"I'm sorry..." she stammered after a moment.

hurriedly reassured her, "Miss,

all because of me." Tears streamed down Persephone's face. "If I hadn't been stubborn

murmured. "I failed to arrange things properly

were those two

gang members." Seamus glanced at her. "Miss, I'm not blaming you... We should have left long ago. Look, you've already attracted the local underworld's attention. They might have known your identity and wanted to harm you, then use you to

bit her lip, unable

continued. "If it weren't for Morpheus... wouldn't you have left here

blurted, "It's all because of me that you've suffered! It's not about

"You're still protecting

utterly disappointed in her. However,

take good care of you." Persephone spoke softly. "But... please don't mention Morpheus again.

his eyes flashing

"What's wrong?"

paused. "Let's not tell them

"Why?"