Under the Heiress' Facade novel 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.

The voices in his mind started quarreling again.

"Stop 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 because of anyone anymore!"

"No, don't do that! You'll hurt her by doing that!" the voice of reason objected to the idea.

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

"No, you can't do that!"

The 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 by doing so.

Back in her room, Hera busied herself packing her things. It was impossible to ask Bernard to leave the house, so she'd be the one to leave instead.

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

Suddenly, she heard 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 her room.