Under the Heiress' Facade
Chapter 139

Liam and the doctors were puzzled at the mention of Mrs. Killian. They wondered when Bernardhad gotten married. The young lady looked barely of age.

Although their curiosity peaked, the doctors silently stared at Aaron, keeping their thoughts tothemselves.

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Outside the window, darkness gradually gave way to the breaking dawn, marking the end of theheart-wrenching wait.

In the operating room, Hera's forehead glistened with sweat as she deftly removed the bullet withthe forceps in her left hand.

The sound of the bullet hitting the metal tray echoed through the otherwise quiet operating room,drowned out only by the hum of machinery.

Johnson's eyes lit up with overwhelming joy.

They had succeeded! Judging by the vital signs monitor readings, Bernard's condition had beenresolved without any complications.

While he and other seasoned doctors had spent hours deliberating over a viable surgical plan, Herahad effortlessly completed the surgery after a quick examination of the CT scans and Bernard'spulse.

He found her to be truly remarkable.

Johnson suddenly recalled Bernard's search for Dr. Shadow. It seemed they no longer needed Dr.Shadow now that they had Hera.

"Stitch him up," Hera instructed Johnson.

As Johnson closed the wound with sutures, she applied a few more acupuncture needles toBernard.

With the surgery now concluded, Johnson moved to open the operating room door while Heraremoved her gloves and gently brushed her fingers against Bernard's cheeks. She let out a sigh ofrelief.

Although Bernard's body temperature remained slightly elevated, his fever had subsided, and hislips had regained their natural color.

Despite his pale expression, he slept soundly, like a sleeping prince awaiting to be wakened up witha kiss.

As soon as the operating room door opened, Aaron hurried over and asked anxiously, "How did itgo?"

Stepping out of the operating room, Johnson finally released his tension, his expression worn outfrom exhaustion.

However, his demeanor shocked the other doctors, who assumed the worst. A chill crept down theirspines as they contemplated the potential consequences if Bernard had indeed perished during thesurgery.

"Captain Ludden, I'm truly sorry. If I had tried to stop them or perhaps joined their surgery, Mr. Killianmight still be alive now," Liam exclaimed, dropping to his knees, his expression filled with remorse.

Liam's reaction startled the other doctors, leaving them uncertain if they should follow suit.

"What nonsense are you blabbering about!" Johnson interjected.

"The surgery was a great success! The patient is stable without needing to amputate his leg!"

"Really?" Liam exclaimed in disbelief.

Ignoring him, Johnson returned to the operating room to assist Hera in wheeling Bernard out.

The doctors were left dumbfounded, unable to grasp how a young lady had succeeded in a surgerythey deemed challenging.

Without hesitation, they dropped to their knees, offering their sincere respect to Hera.

"You're a genius, Mrs. Killian! You have our deepest respect and gratitude, Mrs. Killian!"

Hera stared at them in puzzlement.