"If I said I'm just here to treat you, would you believe me?"
Hera looked at the handsome face that was right in front of her, hearing the sound of a heart thumping loudly. She couldn't tell whether it was coming from her or Bernard.
His hot breath tickled her face as if it would melt her.
"I wouldn't." Bernard's magnetic voice was a little hoarse, sending shivers up her spine.
Hera was speechless. Gideon really did a number on her this time! She would never be able to explain herself. The more she tried to explain, the more it would look like she was trying to cover up, so she gave up.
Bernard also didn't probe further. He just went to shower.
After 20 minutes, the sound of running water stopped, and the door to the bathroom opened. Bernard was wearing a loose, white bathrobe and came out emanating cold air.
Hera could feel the cool air on him. She realized that he had been showering for 20 minutes with cold water.
She didn't dare to push his limits any further, so she said, "Let's stop messing around. Blow dry your hair and lie on the bed. I'll administer acupuncture on you."
However, he didn't move.
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