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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

had come to fetch Hera so she could see Bernard one last time in

that Hera practiced medicine

even Johnson and the doctors in

you

at him, prompting him to act on

her urgency, Aaron quickly contacted

message to Lilith, informing her that she wouldn’t be home for the next

out the window, silently praying, “Hang in

military hospital. Aaron led Hera straight to the meeting room next to the operating room, where Johnson and several doctors were in the midst of discussing surgical plans.

the doctors couldn’t help but wonder if

the surgical antiseptics and the silver needles she had requested. They were already set aside for her to begin the

do you

was confident she could bring him

be sufficient,” Hera replied, having confirmed the bullet’s position through the CT scans they

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

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