Under the heiress facade

Chapter 676

Bernard's voice was hoarse and filled with agony, making Hera's heart waver.

She inhaled deeply and told herself not to be fooled by him again. If she continued her investigation, Bernard would try to stop her. This made him her enemy.

"We're all grown-ups. Can't you be more mature? A person can live even if they're all alone," Hera stated coldly.

Bernard opened his mouth to say something, but no words came out. He knew he had hurt Hera really bad this time. Gaining her trust and forgiveness wouldn't be as easy as before.

Even so, he didn't want to be separated from her.

Eventually, he muttered, "You promised me that you wouldn't mention anything about breaking up-

"And you promised me you wouldn't lie to me!" Hera spat.

"But without you, my life is meaningless!" Bernard croaked.

Unfortunately for him, Hera was no longer at the door. She had gone back to her room, leaving him standing in the study alone.

his mind started quarreling

Hide her! That way, she won't leave you again! Hurry up and hide her in a secluded place!

by doing that!"

you and you only! She'll listen to

you can't

fierce disagreement between the voices made Bernard's head hurt even more. He clasped his hands on both sides of his head as he growled in agony, but the pain didn't subside. Then, he started throwing his fist on the ground as if he could clear his head

to ask Bernard to leave the

her of him. And whenever she was reminded of him, she'd remember

up to in the study that made Tiramisu scamper out into the corridor and

feet, Hera said, "Don't be

for a while before heading to the study to have a

she needed, so

study, the searing pain that spread from Bernard's fist managed to keep him

he heard footsteps at the door, he was worried that Hera would see how irascible he was, so he grabbed some books from the shelves and

up the scent of blood. When Hera arrived at the door, her eyes immediately fell on

sense of smell helped her catch a hint of blood in the