Bennett also stood and looked at Claudia. “Have you got your phone?

Claudia caught his eye and flushed, feeling embarrassed about the unopened messages on her phone. “I got it."

"Shall we leave now, then?"

With a nod, Claudia turned to Jace and said, "We're going now, Dad."

"Okay. Be careful on your way home. Come and have dinner with me whenever you have free time."