Claudia replied cheerfully, "That's alright, Carson. I've got this Carson paused, taken aback. He withdrew his hand and eyed her. He wanted to say something, but thought better of it.

Though Claudia was smiling, it seemed forced.

Her eyes held a trace of redness.

Carson was unsure of the situation, but as a driver, it wasn't his place to pry.

Once Claudia had settled in the vehicle, she instructed Carson to stow the wheelchair in the trunk.