Bennett glanced at her before taking her hand and together they went downstairs.

The early November evening was turning dark real quick.

Even though it was just six o'clock, it was already pitch-black outside.

After dinner, Claudia settled on the sofa nibbling on some fruit. She glanced at the time on her phone, silently hoping for time to pass faster.

She managed to stay settled until eight o'clock. After that, she made up an excuse to head to the piano room for practice, but she was actually planning to recite the words she had prepared.