Given their refusal to rectify the situation, Claudia felt her stern stance was justified.

“Do you want my help, Claudia?"

Upon hearing Bennett's offer, Claudia shook her head and said, “It might not look good if you step in.”

It would be easy to be criticized by others.

With a laid-back posture on the sofa, Bennett said casually, "So what if they disapprove? They'll just have to deal with it."