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.

made Bernard worry she was about to get angry again,

Bernard’s heart soared.

teasing her, “Who do

he was doing it

demeanor as she looked at him seriously and said, “I miss you.. your steak. I’m

Even for those first three words, he’d make

for you once you’re discharged. For now,

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

he trying

not to fall for his charm.

a knock on the door,

awake, they greeted her. Johnsen

the wet patch on Bernard’s

Bernard had been crying secretly.

It didn’t seem likely either of them

and asked, “Did

as

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lied smoothly, “The heater was set too high. I got hot.”