Chapter 2010

"Persephone!" Christopher shouted, "You better make this clear to me today. Is that person treating you poorly?" Persephone felt a splitting headache. How could Morpheus possibly treat her poorly? It was just that his behavior tonight was really unusual. Christopher stared quietly at her, not pressing for more. After a silent moment, he walked toward the door. "I'll get a doctor here," he murmured. "Your injuries need immediate attention in case they get infected. Don't worry. I won't gossip about your injury. As for that person... If being with him is really exhausting for you, do you want to consider..." "No!" Persephone's voice was resolute, making Christopher's heart clench. "I understand your kind intentions and appreciate your concern for me." She looked up at him. "But being with him is not tiring for me at all. Today was just an accident. He wasn't like this before." "Don't let your infatuation cloud your judgment and think he's perfect everywhere!" Christopher sighed. "