"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.

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

said it yourself, 'if everything goes as

Persephone remained calm.

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

good care of her since the day she arrived in

was just

ever

He smiled. "The firefly is living in your heart.

"I'll tell

if..." He frowned.

"It's not like

he really worthy of

sacrificing for me, too!" She playfully smiled, gesturing with

Christopher smiled helplessly.

plush toy he held paled in comparison to the old

chance for me

"Christopher..."

opportunity to fight equally.

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