Under the heiress facade

"Let's go."

Bernard extended his hand.

Hera glanced at his broad palm and asked, "Where to?"

"To show you your gift," Bernard replied.

Hera raised an eyebrow. She was intrigued about a gift she had to see for herself.

"Go on. The sooner you go, the sooner you'll be back," Lilith said, handing Hera her coat.

Hera took Bernard's hand. Their fingers intertwined as they left under the watchful eyes of the Everetts.

A helicopter was already waiting for them in the yard. They boarded it, and the night sky exploded with fireworks again.

As the helicopter flew through the bursts of color, Hera leaned against the window. Her eyes sparkled as she watched the display up close.

"Do you like it?" Bernard asked softly in her ear.

Hera turned back to face him. The multicolored sparks reflected off his face, highlighting his chiseled features.

It pounded as loudly as the fireworks outside. Unable to resist, she leaned in

immediately raised his hand to hold her

helicopter, the sky was a riot of colors. Meanwhile, they were wrapped

landed in an ancient

the fireworks

"No more", she thought.

were banned in Jedburgh. If the fireworks display continued, they would end up at the police station until dawn.

hand as he led her out of the helicopter. After closing her eyes, Hera

Bernard's voice came again,

see Bernard handing

last one,"

of when they were

"Thank you."

and her face lit up with a captivating

young girl with the radiant grin from his memories. It had been

recalled when she used to be so cheerful. She wouldn't have changed so much if it weren't for Lucius and Daphne's

look so stunning when you smile. You should smile more and not

reached out and pinched Hera's