Chapter 313

"You smooth talker! Does your charm work on all the girls?" Hera swatted Bernard's hand away from her head. His playful gesture felt condescending, like he was treating her like a kid. Bernard responded by taking her hand instead. "I'm only like this with you." Hera recalled how he had coaxed Katie and the others at noon. "What about when you asked me to introduce my classmates to you at noon?" Her words held a subtle edge. Bernard could sense the spark of jealousy underneath her tone and explained, "I just wanted to make a good impression on your classmates so that they would approve of my relationship with you." Honestly, with her personality, anyone who could hang out with her had to be more than just an ordinary classmate. Hera pulled her hand free. "We're not in any relationship yet," she corrected him. Bernard's gaze lingered on her face. "Don't you like me?" Hera hesitated, the silence stretching between them. "Hmm?" Bernard leaned closer, tilting her chin up with a