Bennett's face was illuminated only by the streetlights because the light inside the car was not bright enough.

Still, she dared not meet his gaze head-on. She ducked her head in embarrassment and muttered, “Well... I haven't. I left my phone in my room."

Bennett must have anticipated her response because he did not Look surprised. He simply nodded and said, “It's fine if you haven't read them."

He did not say anything else after that. He just grabbed her hand, which she had been clenching so tightly that her nails dug into her skin, and began massaging her palm.

Claudia glanced at him, relieved that he was not asking any more questions.