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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.

she now seemed small and fragile as she clung to Bernard’s back.

plane, Bernard settled Hera into the bedroom.

vacant–a

aid kit, his deft fingers tending

he asked, wiping away the lingering traces of sand with a

shook her head numbly.

fragility pierced his heart, a bittersweet ache blooming within him. “Then

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

“I won’t leave.”

pangs of

still asleep, one arm draped possessively across her waist and the

mind went blank. What had

inspection confirmed their clothes were still intact, much to her relief. Gradually, fragments of the previous night’s events returned–her

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