“Is that so?"

Bennett shot her a nonchalant look before opening the car door.

“We're home."

Unsurprisingly, Bennett remained skeptical, causing a pink flush to color Claudia's cheeks.

In her unease, she licked her lips, eager to articulate her side, but the man had already stepped out of the car.

He positioned himself in front of the car door, casting a glance at her. “Is your Leg still bothering you?”

Upon hearing this, Claudia hastened out of the car. "No pain at all. I can manage on my own!"

"Alright."

He clasped her wrist, guiding her to the side before shutting the car door.

“Let's go."

Still dazed, Claudia replied, "Sure."

She trailed after him, disregarding that her right leg was not fully healed. The moment she shifted her weight onto it, a twinge of pain shot through her.

She winced at the sudden pain.

Hearing her gasp, Bennett halted, casting a backward glance at her. "I thought you said it wasn't hurting?"

"I didn't..."

Claudia couldn't complete her sentence as she was swept off her feet. She found herself gradually adapting to being carried by Bennett.

She offered no resistance, allowing him to carry her into the villa. Bennett's physical prowess was undeniable.

Claudia never considered herself overweight. Though she was tall, weighing 10@ pounds at a height of 5.5 feet, she was on the thinner side. ©

Nonetheless, Bennett always Lifted her with an ease and stability that left her awestruck.

She had to admit that this man was incredibly strong. With this in mind, her gaze was drawn to the man's arms almost instinctively.

His biceps, hidden beneath the fabric of his shirt, pressed against her skin as he held her securely. The distinct shape of his muscular arm was visible through the sleeve.

While he appeared quite Lean when fully dressed, Claudia concluded from the strength of his arms that he definitely had abs.