Jace stared at Claudia, a world of unspoken words swirling in his gaze. But all the speeches condensed into one straightforward line. "I'm glad you didn't end up marrying Anthony.”

Suddenly, Anthony's runaway bride act seemed less of a disaster.

Claudia didn't have the heart to dwell on Anthony and Delilah's affair. Hearing Jace's remark, she conceded, "I couldn't agree more, Da

Initially, Jace had fretted over Claudia's emotional state. Her agreeable response put his worries at ease, and he shelved the Anthony subject. "Who did Bennett introduce you to today?"

Claudia had informed him earlier that afternoon about her business dinner with Bennett, which had come as a surprise to Jace.