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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.

state. Normally radiant and aloof, she now seemed small and fragile as she clung to Bernard’s back. He pushed aside

the plane, Bernard settled Hera into the bedroom.

was a canvas of pallor, her eyes vacant–a

summoned the flight attendant for a first aid kit, his deft fingers tending to

Would you like something to eat?” he asked, wiping away the

her head numbly.

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

her slender fingers curled around his wrist. “Don’t leave me…” Her voice was a mere

heart melted. “I won’t leave.”

morning, the gnawing pangs of hunger roused Hera

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

mind went blank. What had

Gradually, fragments of the previous

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