Under the heiress facade

"If that doesn't count, then there's nothing..." Bernard trailed off before his gaze accidentally landed on the conch bracelet on Hera's wrist.

He added, "No, there's another one."

Hera raised an eyebrow, indicating that he should continue.

Bernard knew that she might struggle to accept the truth he was about to reveal, but he decided to say it anyway.

"The bracelet on your hand wasn't given by Ms. Daphne. I asked her to give it to you on my behalf."

Hera raised her right hand and glanced at the bracelet on her wrist, slightly perplexed. She had always carefully stored this bracelet, even considering it to be her lucky charm.

Wasn't this Daphne's keepsake? Hera suddenly found it somewhat hard to accept. After all, the bracelet carried too much sentimental value for her.

Bernard hesitated before saying, "You can't consider this me lying to you, right? You got it all wrong..."

Hera looked up at him without a word. Yes, he did say that he had feelings for her from a young age.

by the hunter's net and was forced to stay with Bernard. Although he did not actually hurt her, she truly

the worst after telling Hera about the bracelet,

breath and nodded. "Okay,

never considerate of her whenever they were in bed,

anger because of him. That kind of emotion terrified her as she had always believed that

constantly lose control of her emotions. Since she had already asked to break up,

Go back to Jedburgh tonight and move your things out

Bernard frowned. "That fast?"

waiting for? A red

it'll take a few more days to complete the procedures of transferring the courtyard house to your

she was about to

present. Besides, you cured me, so you deserve it. Don't be angry. I'll go back and pack up

He held her shoulders and said earnestly, "Sweetie, I'm sorry about what happened before, but I don't regret lying to you. If could do it

What kind

pretend not to care about you, nor do I want to