"So why aren't you taking it?" Christopher asked.

Persephone glanced at him. "It's okay. I don't usually play with toys."

"Stop lying." Christopher chuckled. "Then what's that on your bed?"

His words left her stunned.

It was Morpheus who had given her the doll. Not only did it lack cuteness, but it also had a somewhat creepy appearance. He called it the Nightmare Doll and had carried it around for years.

The doll was not aesthetically pleasing, but it had the power to chase nightmares away.

Wearing a smile, Persephone walked over and picked up the doll.

"It looks old and ugly," Christopher remarked. "Is the person who gave it to you someone important?"

"Yes," she affirmed without denial.

As she looked at him, her eyes were as clear as water.

feigned annoyance. "If everything goes as planned, you'll have to marry

'if everything goes

Persephone remained calm.

her postgraduate studies, she would become the dedicated designer for the royal family and marry the prince

care of her since the day

he was just a good friend and

ever

it." He smiled. "The firefly is living in

like someone." She gazed into his eyes. "I'll tell you again—I like him. Apart from him, I'll never marry anyone

He frowned. "Your

chill. "It's not like everyone must

really worthy of you sacrificing for

for me, too!" She playfully smiled, gesturing with her fingers. "We're working hard to

Christopher smiled helplessly.

scarce plush toy he held paled in

no chance for

"Christopher..."

opportunity to fight equally. I'm a

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