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.

the vital signs monitor readings, Bernard’s condition

viable surgical plan, Hera had effortlessly completed the surgery after a quick examination of the

found her to

Dr. Shadow. It seemed they no longer needed Dr. Shadow now that they had Hera

him up,” Hera

applied a few more acupuncture needles

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

body temperature remained slightly elevated, his fever had subsided, and his lips had regained their natural color.

slept soundly, like a sleeping prince

operating room door opened, Aaron hurried over and asked anxiously,

Johnson finally released his tension,

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

to stop them or perhaps joined their surgery, Mr. Killian might

reaction startled the other doctors, leaving then certain if they should follow

are you blabbering about!”