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.

readings, Bernard’s condition had been resolved

hours deliberating over a viable surgical plan, Hera had effortlessly completed the surgery after a quick

to

It seemed they no longer needed Dr. Shadow now that

Hera instructed Johnson.

wound with sutures, she applied a

surgery now concluded, Johnson moved to open the operating room door while Hera removed her gloves and gently brushed her fingers against Bernard’s cheeks. She

remained slightly elevated, his fever had subsided, and his lips had regained their natural

his pale expression, he slept soundly, like a sleeping prince awaiting

as the operating room door opened, Aaron hurried

finally released his tension, his expression worn out from

who assumed the worst. A chillerept down their spines as

had tried to stop them or perhaps joined their surgery, Mr. Killian might still be alive now,”

leaving then certain if

nonsense are you blabbering about!” Johnson interjected.