"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 into the

it yourself, 'if everything

Persephone remained calm.

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

good care of her since

to her, he was just a good friend

could ever

firefly is living in

tell you again—I

He frowned. "Your parents say

she replied with a chill. "It's not like everyone must get married. We can be single

of you

She playfully smiled, gesturing with her fingers. "We're working

Christopher smiled helplessly.

scarce plush toy he held paled in comparison to the old Nightmare

there's no chance for me at

"Christopher..."

"But I kept dreaming of the opportunity to fight equally. I'm a prince, and

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