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

and hide her in

her by doing that!" the voice of reason objected

to you and you only! She'll listen to

can't

He clasped his hands on both sides of his head as he growled in agony, but the pain didn't subside. Then, he

in her room, Hera busied herself packing her things. It was impossible to

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

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

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

a while before heading to the study

ones that she needed, so she had to take them away before

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

so he grabbed some books from

the perfume bottle on the 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

her sensitive sense of smell helped her catch a hint of blood