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.

was about to get angry again, but then she

Bernard’s heart soared.

teasing her, “Who do you

She suspected he

face returned to its usual cool demeanor as she looked at him seriously and said, “I

first three words, he’d make her

once you’re discharged. For now, you need to

smile. He was already devastatingly handsome, but when he smiled, he was even more dazzling, like an

he trying to

not to fall for his charm.

then, there was a knock on the door, and Bernard called

carrying thermal containers. When they saw Hera awake, they greeted her. Johnsen noticed the empty TV bag and helped remove

patch on Bernard’s collar

if Bernard had been crying

gaze shifted between Bernard and Hera, sensing something amiss. It

and

as her

Η

heater was set too high.