But fate hadn't been kind to her. She battled breast cancer in her early 30s and left the world before hitting 40.

It was quite a sensational story back then, as many believed that Bennett's mother had taken her own life. Otherwise, why would she pass away on Benico's birthday?

Naturally, these were all rumors, and no one could confirm whether they held any truth.

Jace had always been a person who didn't engage in gossip about others. Even though he was aware of these rumors, he couldn't verify their accuracy, so he chose not to share them with Claudia.

"Bennett has been through a lot. You should spend more time with him these days."