Chapter 421

It had taken Bernard some time to calm Hera down, but he could sense her breaths becoming erratic once more. He said softly, "Sweetie? Is everything alright?" She didn't answer. Bernard sensed that something was wrong and quickly used his hands to cover her eyes before turning on the lights. Her pale complexion immediately came into sight. She seemed to be heaving, and her forehead was covered in sweat. Bernard waited for her to adjust to the brightness before taking his hands away, but he immediately noticed that her gaze was slightly dazed. She looked pitiful and fragile. "It's alright. Don't be scared." Bernard used a piece of tissue to wipe away the sweat on her forehead as he soothed her. It took some time for Hera to return to her senses, and her gaze slowly began to focus. She saw Bernard and reached out to wrap her arms around his neck. She was somewhat lying on him as she buried her face in the crook of his neck, breathing in his scent. His scent had a mysterious pow