Under the heiress facade

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Chapter 139

Liars and the doctors were puzzled at the mention of Mrs. Killian. They wondered when Bernard had gotten married. The young lady looked barely of age.

Although their curiosity peaked, the doctors silently stared at Aaron, keeping their thoughts to themselves

Outside the window, darkness gradually gave way to the breaking dawn, marking the end of the heart–wrenching wait.

In the operating room, Hera’s forehead glistened with sweat as she deftly removed the bullet with the forceps in her left hand.

The sound of the bullet hitting the metal tray echoed through the otherwise quiet operating room, drowned out only by the hum of machinery.

Johnson’s eyes lit up with overwhelming joy.

vital signs monitor readings, Bernard’s

other seasoned doctors had spent hours deliberating over a viable surgical plan, Hera had effortlessly

her to be

It seemed they no longer needed Dr. Shadow now that

up,” Hera instructed

closed the wound with sutures, she applied a few more acupuncture needles to

to open the operating room door while Hera removed her gloves and gently brushed her fingers against Bernard’s cheeks. She let out

had subsided, and

he slept soundly, like a sleeping prince awaiting to

room door opened, Aaron hurried over

Johnson finally released his tension,

doctors, who assumed the worst. A chillerept down their spines as they contemplated the potential consequences if Bernard had indeed perished during the

perhaps joined their surgery, Mr. Killian might still be alive now,” Liam exclaimed, dropping to his knees, his expression filled with remorse.

leaving then certain if they should follow

blabbering