Hera could hear Rafael's aggrieved voice on the other end of the line, and it was clear that everyone could hear it too. It struck her as oddly amusing to hear such a tough, mafia-like figure sounding so distressed and vulnerable. Hera's shoulders shook with suppressed laughter as she lowered her head, trying to maintain her composure and prevent others from seeing her break from her character during the livestream.
Hera was struggling to hold back her laughter, tempted to tease Rafael a bit more to see how he'd react. Meanwhile, Rafael, watching Hera on the screen with her lowered head and trembling shoulders, felt a chill run through him. A lump formed in his throat as he grew increasingly anxious, his hands and feet growing cold with worry.
