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.

in his

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

by doing that!" the voice of reason objected to

belong to you and you

you can't do

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

impossible to ask Bernard to leave the house, so she'd be the

staying here would only remind her of him. And whenever she was reminded of him, she'd remember how much of a fool

study. There was no telling what Bernard was up to in the study that made Tiramisu scamper out into the corridor and into her

which curled up beside her feet, Hera said, "Don't be scared.

for a while before heading to the study to have

the study, ones that she needed, so she

the ground several times in the study, the searing pain that spread from Bernard's

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

desk and threw it on the ground to cover up the scent of blood. When Hera arrived at the door, her eyes immediately fell on the smashed bottle of her favorite perfume on the ground. The room was filled with

of smell helped her catch a hint