Bernard leaned against the door with a charming smile.
Hera could tell he was in a good mood. He seemed to be having a wonderful time with Gideon. She wondered if he truly had a crush on Gideon.
She learned from Lilith that Gideon was straight. It would be disastrous if Bernard took a fancy to him.
Gideon was nice to her, so she couldn't let Bernard lead him astray. She had to figure out how to keep them apart.
So, Hera responded, "Yes, I am."
Gideon was surprised upon hearing that. He felt she was so bold and unaware of the danger lurking beside her. He had to stop her from taking a dip in the hot springs with Bernard.
"Go first, Hera. We'll change into our swimsuits." Gideon quickly pushed Bernard back into the room.
Hera frowned as she looked at them return to the room.
She had no idea when their relationship got so good. She was much more concerned for Gideon's safety now.
The room had an independent bathroom, and the hotel attendant had prepared new swimming trunks for Bernard in advance. After he changed into them, he put on a bathrobe to conceal the scars on his body.
When he came out, Gideon had already changed into swimming trunks and a bathrobe. He was waiting for him in the living room.
Bernard could faintly hear Hera and Lilith talking in the backyard. He walked straight over. When Gideon saw that, he immediately gave chase.
"Mr. Killian, let's go to the hot springs outside."
Bernard declined, saying, "I don't like to be in the same pool as outsiders." He then looked at Hera.
She was standing near the hot spring pool, helping Lilith in wrapping her hair in a towel so that she wouldn't catch a cold later.
The hem of her bathrobe went up a lot because she was raising her arms, leaving her straight legs exposed to the cold air.
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