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

Bernard’s heart soared.

couldn’t resist teasing her, “Who do you miss?”

was speechless. She suspected he was doing it on purpose.

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

first three words, he’d make her steaks

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

when he smiled, he was even more dazzling, like an

he trying to seduce?

not to fall for his charm.

the door, and Bernard called

they greeted her. Johnsen

eyes fell on the wet patch on Bernard’s

if Bernard had been

gaze shifted between Bernard and Hera, sensing something amiss. It didn’t seem likely either

at Bernard and asked, “Did

stayed silent as

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