Facade

Chaptert 15 

The room fell into briefence on 

once Hera finished speaking 

Hera’s Italian bold her that the man betere her was no longer the same young lad in the past. He was sick and violent, which made him dangerous. 

She didn’twant a conflict with such a dangerous person before her revenge was taken, nor would she fall for his overturer 

“Okay, but don’t pretend you don’t know me anymore!” Bernard stepped forward and caressed Hera’s head. “You’ve grown up.” 

He was speechless. 

When she was a child, Bernand used to cars her head and call her a cuddle bunny when she snuggled into his arms. She would always exclaim with a giggle, “I like Uncle Bernard the most!” 

“Beard!” Hera tened her head away in annowe 

Then, she took out a tiny black medicine bottle from the side pocket of her dress and handed it to Bernard. “Don’t hold it in Spot it out and take this. I’ll check on you over the weekend.” 

Bernard’s eyes flashed with surprise. He agreed in Hera’s deal just in keep in contact with her and didn’t expect her to actually treat him. It was because even the world’s best doctors couldn’t do anything about his illness. 

Helmet Hera had some medical skills since she had saved his life at the border and stopped his bleeding in time. He just didn’t expect her medical skills to be so advanced that she could tell his condition at a glance. 

Bernard took the medicine, glanced at his watch, and reminded her, “You can still make it to the second half of the entrance exam now.” 

Herpsed. She almost forget about that! Immediately, she turned and lett 

Once the word dose closed, Berard spat out a mouthful of blood. The composure he had been trying to maintain collapsed instantly. Red blood stains hung at the corner of his mouth against his pale, handsome face. 

“Bernard!” Douglas and Johnson Chime pushed the door in Sering this scene, they rushed over to help Bernard. 

Beard stared at the blood on his hand with a sinister look in his eyes. He understood Hera’s wariness against the Killian family because they were the ones who bad caused his Thess. 

“It’s okay. Bring me a glass of water.” Hewiped the blood stained black medicine bottle dean with a wet tissue 

John spotted the medicine bottle and wanted to grab it for a look but taled He grew anxious, “Bernard, where did you get the medicine? Are you taking random medicine behind my back?” 

Badged his mouth with water and said, “The young lady gave it to me.” 

Johnson was confused. 

“That one just? Douglas thought of something “Walt Dotrakeit— 

Bernard’s Adam’s apple babbed as he swallowed themedicine. 

“Bemard, how could you take the medicine she gave you? Have you forgotten how you tried to strangle her just now? Aren’t you afraid she might have given you polson to get back at you? 

Douglas was so anous that he wanted to put his finger into Bernard’s mouth to make him spit the medicine out. Unfortunately, he dared not because he wasn’t heard’s match Bernard answered, “No.” 

“oh no! Johnsbury and check on him. He’s lost his mind and even forgotten basic sadety knowledge.” 

Not receiving ohnson’s response, Douglas looked back, only to so johnson scrutinize and smell the empty medicine bone. It seemed that he even wanted to licki 

“Have you been infected?” Douglas slapped Johnson on the back to stop his disgusting behavior. 

“Calm down. It smells of a calming herb and some other medicinal ingredients. It should be medicine specifically for headaches,” Johnson explained. 

“Bernard, how do you feel now? Hepeshed up his thick glasses and looked at Beard. 

Bernard sat on the chair with his eyes closed, ha good–looking face calm. Amysterious power seemed to have smoothed his usually tensed nerves, allowing them to relax. Listening to Bernard’s steady breathing, Douglas and johnson glanced at each other. 

“Asleep?” Douglas asked sotly 

Johnsen modded 

Then, the two left quietly. 

as enconscious. It showed the effectiveness of 

Bernard had been sullering from a sleep disorder due to his less. He couldn’t have fallen asleep in a sitting position unless he was once Hera’s medicine. 

Abhough it was granting. Douglas reckoned there needed to be a backup plan “Have you gotten holdet Dr.Shadow?” he asked 

The miracle doctor, Shadow, was the top figure on Drie Forum. Diese Forum was an international medical exchange network that gathered leading gen doctors from all over the world it was a dominant artwork recognized by the medical community. 

shadow was a mysterious figure Bernard had been looking for. He was an expert in alternative medicine with superb medical skills. He had published many academic papers that had caused a sensation in the medical com ny 

al who had given him plenty et useful advice. 

However, nobody could dig up information about Shadow. Hince, some doubted he was a virtual mascot fabricated by the website Jolinson won care about Shak’s existence became be had interacted with Shadow on Divine For Shadows “Not yet. He rarely plesonline. The last time was three months ago. He recently said he wouldn’t take consultations,” Johnson answered. “Weneedtolindhimas soon as possible. Bernard’s illness is getting worse, Douglaspal. 21