Chapter 1990

"Dad!" Persephone frowned. "Did I say something wrong? What you're worried about is that if there are any rumors about Morpheus and me, it might hinder potential alliances with other families, right?

"I want to decide my marriage for myself! I'm not a pawn for alliances, and I refuse to pick someone I don't like among these families just for the Hamertons' benefit!"

"Quiet!" Lina glared at her. "You're becoming more disrespectful, shouting like this at your parents!"

Persephone stopped speaking, but her chest heaved with emotions, and her hands trembled.

"Protecting the interests of the entire Hamerton family is the responsibility of every Hamerton!" Zuko spoke sternly. "Your marriage is not solely your decision. Even if you choose, it must be with someone from a compatible background!

"Besides, our main concern is for you!" Zuko was angry. "Morpheus isn't someone we can entrust you to. You can't be with him!"

"Why not?" Persephone's voice trembled, and her eyes welled up with te