Persephone lazily turned over, tiny beads of sweat forming on her nose.

There was no winter in Southeast Aciatic, it was sweltering summer all year round. Even in airconditioned rooms, she would feel irritable from the oppressive heat.

She stepped out of bed and stood on the balcony.

What was the temperature today? It was too hot this early in the day. How would she manage today? She still had a full day of classes today.

Persephone sighed, picked up her phone, and checked it for a while.

Morpheus hadn't called her or sent an email because it wasn't the agreed time yet.

It was just that... Did this fellow always have to be so punctual? Couldn't he break the routine for once?

She pouted. Last night's sleep wasn't great. When coupled with the scorching weather, her appetite wasn't good either. Her recent design assignments were fraught with various small issues, making her feel like a balloon ready to burst. She was just missing a pin.

pulled at her hair, making a mess of her once neat

to see the

to pick up in haste as

and his gentle smile

at him, momentarily forgetting what

what's wrong?" Morpheus frowned. "Your

returned to reality and rushed to the mirror, exasperated by her

you finally video call me

Morpheus paused, then admitted truthfully,

Persephone off guard. She was stunned again, her

startled by her reaction, firing questions like a machine gun. "Sephy? What's wrong? Have you been upset

"Sephy? Say something!"

chuckled, tears trickling down her cheeks as she

low and tender. "Me saying I miss you has

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