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

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

don't do that! You'll hurt her by doing that!" the voice

her up! Then, she'll belong to you and you only! She'll listen

you can't

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

impossible to ask Bernard to leave the

here would only remind her of him. And whenever she was reminded of him, she'd

Bernard was up to in the study

feet, Hera said, "Don't be scared.

a while before heading to

plenty of important documents in the study, ones that she needed, so

pain that spread from Bernard's fist managed to keep him

how irascible he was, so he grabbed some books from the shelves and scattered

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

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