Under the heiress facade

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Chapter 137

Upon hearing Aaron’s report on Bernard’s current condition, Hera felt a sob catch in her throat, leaving her at a loss for words. It was as though a surge of emotion fluttered through her heart, making her feel suffocated.

So Bernard hadn’t been contacting her or even replying to her messages because he was in dire condition. She wondered why he couldn’t have more faith in her medical skills.

*Actually, Bernard had retired from the frontline due to health reasons. However, our team found itself on a challenging mission, and we had no choice but to request his support.

“It’s all my fault. I knew he wasn’t fit for the mission, yet I still requested him. He was shot because I failed to cover him,” Aaron blamed himself, his fist landing heavily on the

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Not skilled at offering comfort, Hera ceplied awkwardly, “Don’t blame yourself. It was his decision.”

Aaron nodded in understanding. They had been comrades–in–arms for over nine years. If Bernard were to ask for his assistance, he would agree without hesitation, even in the face of great danger.

“Have Johnson and the other doctors prepare the operating room. I’ll need a set of silver needles as well. We’ll begin the surgery as soon as we land,” Hera instructed.

“Huh?

Amon was stunned

she could see Bernard one last time in case Bernard didn’t make

Aaron learned that Hera practiced medicine and

doctors in

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him, prompting him to act on her

her urgency, Aaron quickly contacted Johnson.

message to Lilith, informing her that

out the window, silently praying, “Hang in there, Bernard. I’m on my

meeting room next to the operating room, where Johnson

age, the doctors couldn’t help but wonder if she was capable of

the silver needles

how many assistants do you need?” Johnson asked.

Hera’s ability to pull Bernard out of illness before, Johnson was confident she could bring him

having confirmed the bullet’s position through the CT scans they had taken.

she swiftly tied up her long hair and disinfected herself. Donned in surgical sterile clothing, she entered the operating room with