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Chapter 202

Upon returning to the mansion, Bernard and others were met with darkness. The living room was illuminated only by the flickering glow of candles.

Douglas was on the phone.

“What happened?” Bernard asked.

“The electric transformer is out. I’m getting it fixed,” Douglas replied, surprised by their early return. His gaze fell on Hera, who was cradled in Bernard’s arms.

Samantha started to offer them a place to stay, but Bernard was already turning to leave.

“No need, we’re going home,” he said firmly.

noticed Hera’s unusual state. Normally radiant and aloof, she now seemed small and fragile as she clung to

the plane, Bernard settled

eyes vacant–a stark reminder of the fear that had consumed her.

aid kit, his deft fingers tending to the scrapes on her hands

Would you like something to eat?” he asked, wiping away the lingering traces of sand with a

shook her

him. “Then rest well. We’ll be home before you know

her slender fingers curled around his wrist. “Don’t leave me…” Her voice was a mere breath, her tear–filled eyes glistening like moonlit pools,

melted. “I won’t

of

her eyes to find Bernard still asleep, one arm draped possessively across

What had happened last night?

much to her relief. Gradually, fragments of the previous night’s events returned–her panicked escape, Bernard carrying her back, her crippling fear of the dark…

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