"No way!" Christopher smirked, glancing at Morpheus. "To him, you're his only princess! I just got lucky for the princess carry, thanks to you!"

"Yeah, at least you're self-aware!" Persephone nodded, rubbing her chin.

"We've known each other for so long! What kind of person do you think I am?" Christopher laughed. "I can be a bit shameless at times, but..."

But upon learning that the one she loved was the unbeatable god of war, he willingly stepped back, offering his blessings with a smile.

"Okay, okay. You two stop crowding around me!" Christopher waved his hand. "Sephy needs more rest, and I'd like to get some more sleep, too! Once we heal, let's go out and have some fun together!"

"You're still thinking about fun?" Morpheus' deep voice intervened with a wry smile. "With the factory explosion incident, the royal family is furious and will thoroughly investigate it. Many people will probably be coming to talk to you both in the next few days. After all, you two are the most directly involved parties."

"True..." Christopher scratched his head. "How did the factory suddenly explode? Even though there were security lapses, it shouldn't have resulted in such a serious accident!"

"Security lapses are just one aspect." Morpheus' gaze grew serious. "Someone tampering behind the scenes is the main issue."

"Have you found out anything?"

pursed his lips, a glint of

that person must pay the

Persephone back to her hospital room, carefully laying her on

smiled. "I'm not actually in pain. I can walk by

his gaze in

Especially seeing her covered in these bandages, he regretted not entering earlier. If he had stayed by

outside the factory all because he was afraid of

tucking the bedsheet for Persephone. The more helpless one

tried to seem.

though Persephone's view was blocked, she could

"Morpheus..."

palm against his face. "Are you crying?" Persephone was surprised. "Don't

my fault for not

"It's not your fault!"

eyes a pitiful sight. "Why do I have to be scared of fireworks... I'm such a

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