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.

voices in his mind started

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

her by doing that!" the

you and

you can't do

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

herself packing her things. It was impossible to ask Bernard to leave the house, so she'd be the one

was reminded of him, she'd

she heard some noise coming from the study. There was no telling what Bernard was up to in the study that made

her feet,

a while before heading to the

she needed, so she

searing pain that spread from Bernard's fist

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

that, he grabbed 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

smell helped her catch a hint of