“So, for whom is the piano?"

Pausing for a moment, an idea flashed through Claudia's mind, prompting her to ask, "Is this a gift for that woman? The love of your life?"

Bennett fell silent, lost for words.

Observing his icy gaze, Claudia sensed her assumption might not be far from the truth. She quickly apologized, “My apologies. I didn't mean to play the piano that belongs to her. I didn't know. If it helps, I can clean the keys."

Aurora once mentioned that in those romantic tales, the hero always had a deep-rooted sense of possession towards one special woman-usually his first love.

Anyone who dared to tamper with her belongings would face his wrath. Claudia was unsure if Bennett shared a similar intense obsession, but she could sense his displeasure.

A tense aura seemed to engulf them, Claudia turned to Bennett in shock.

“Could you say something? Feel free to scold me if it makes you feel better!"

He remained silent, his gaze burning through her.

Bennett lifted his hand and massaged his forehead, evidently irritated.

“There's no such a woman."

Pausing briefly, he turned to her and added, "The piano was arranged for a fool who's just moved in.”

Caught off guard by his response, Claudia queried, "Why would you get a piano for a fool? Wait a minute. Besides us, is there a third roommate?"

A hearty laugh escaped Bennett. His laughter resonated deeply in the room.

Claudia was perplexed.

“What's so funny?" After saying that, she suddenly thought of something and asked, "Is this piano prepared for me?"

"Indeed," Bennett confirmed, his laughter subsiding.

He feared if he didn't clarify, Claudia might spin a more ridiculous story.

Claudia was dumbstruck.

Why on earth did he call her a fool?!

Keeping her anger in check for the Love of the piano, Claudia gleefully approached the piano and suggested, “How about I serenade you with a tune? Have you ever listened to my music? I'LL give you a personal concert tonight!"

“As a matter of fact, I've heard your performances before."

Bennett cast a quick glance at her, and then proceeded to recline on the sofa. "Go on."

Claudia was pleasantly surprised to learn he was familiar with her concerts. She felt an even greater joy as she began to play Kikujiro No Natsu for Bennett.