Hera felt flustered. Bernard's true colors were starting to show now that they were together.

"Stop mimicking me!" Hera snapped.

Just then, the sound of the front gate opening echoed across the yard.

Bernard seized the opportunity and said, "Douglas is here. I'll go make you some steak."

He turned to leave.

But the more he evaded her questions, the more curious Hera became. So, she trailed after him.

"You didn't start having feelings for me when you were young, did you?" she prodded.

Bernard froze at being exposed.

"You're such a perv. I was practically your niece back then!" Hera teased.

Bernard remained silent. Suddenly, he stopped and turned, causing Hera to bump into him.

a mischievous grin, he

of falling into a

Hera was speechless.

items in the kitchen and left, feeling like a third wheel. The kitchen and dining room were behind the west wing's main hall. Bernard retrieved a box of cake from the

tide you over, but don't eat

"Okay."

at the dining table. She opened the cake box

Bernard bustling in the kitchen. She suddenly felt a warm wave of happiness wash over

had never considered what kind of life she wanted beyond avenging Daphne

with marinating the steaks, Bernard responded with a

the periodic table. One

at Hera, wearing

promise we'll complete all 96 remaining

years was nearly

kids can

looked at her

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