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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.

as she clung to Bernard’s back.

aboard the plane, Bernard settled Hera into the bedroom.

canvas of pallor, her eyes vacant–a

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

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

shook her head

a bittersweet ache blooming within him. “Then

the softness of the bed. As Bernard tucked a blanket around her and turned to fetch her a glass of water, her slender fingers curled around his wrist. “Don’t leave me…” Her voice was a

“I

following morning, the gnawing pangs of hunger

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

mind went blank. What had happened

their clothes were still intact, much to her relief. Gradually, fragments of the

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