Hera didn't wake up earlier than Heaven, nor was she pretending she was asleep. When Dragon left, that was the only time she regained consciousness. However, even before opening her eyes, memories that weren't hers flooded her mind.
She wanted to deny them.
The experience was the same as the time she first woke up in Heaven's body. Before she confirmed it, she already guessed what was happening. Seeing Deborah and hearing all the words, this woman told 'that' Hera simply confirmed her guess.
Hera was back in her original body.
"What a way to wake up, indeed," Hera whispered, torn between laughing or crying. "I don't know what to feel."
"Hera," Deborah called, sitting on the edge of the bed. She clasped Hera's hand, offering a forced smile. "This is not the time for this. We have to go."
"Where?"