Under the heiress facade

Chapter 263

Hera buried her face in Bernard’s neck. The faint tobacco scent on him gave her a deep sense of security.

She stayed like that for a while, letting the sudden wave of emotion subside before realizing she’d let her guard down.

As she pulled away, she noticed a damp spot on his shirt collar and felt a twinge of embarrassment.

“I’ve been missing the steak you make. I thought I’d never get to taste it again,” Hera said, attempting to mask her feelings with a cough.

Bernard saw right through her and smiled.

“just the steak I make?”

He gently tucked a few stray hairs behind her ear as he spoke. The casual gesture left Hera’s mind in a whirl, and her skin felt warm where his fingers had touched.

Hera avoided his gaze and replied firmly, “Yes.”

“Not the person who makes it? Bernard asked with a hopeful glint in his eye.

Hera remained silent.

Bernard worry she was about to get angry again,

Bernard’s heart soared.

couldn’t resist teasing her, “Who do

he was

at him seriously and said, “I miss you.. your steak.

those first three words, he’d make her steaks

once you’re discharged. For

was mesmerized by Bernard’s smile. He was already devastatingly handsome, but when he smiled, he was even

he trying to

turned her face away, determined not to fall

was a knock on the door, and Bernard

walked in carrying thermal containers. When they saw Hera awake, they greeted

the wet patch on Bernard’s collar and

if Bernard had

between Bernard and Hera, sensing something amiss. It didn’t seem likely either of them would

glanced at Bernard and

silent as

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