Chapter 1946

"This can't go on. What if it gets worse?" Persephone exclaimed in panic. "Let's get you to the hospital!"

Morpheus struggled to open his eyes, a childlike smile appearing when he saw her clearly.

Even if it was a dream, it felt sweet.

"No need." He gently held her hand. "This has happened before. I can get through it."

"Morpheus…"

"Stay with me." His breath weakened, drifting in and out. "Don't go… Sephy."

Persephone nodded, tears dripping onto the back of his hand.

"Are you willing to be with me forever?" he asked.

"Mm-hmm…" She choked.

Morpheus shut his eyes, exhausted. "Sephy… I need to tell you a secret… Don't go… Let me tell you a story," he said incoherently.

"Mm-hmm!"

"I won't hide anything from you anymore… I-I must tell you the truth…"

Morpheus looked away, coughed intensely, and passed out again.

Persephone shook him, crying while sitting next to the bed. In a panic, she placed a cold towel on his forehead, fed him medicine, and changed his drenched clothes.

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