She had left the dining table under the pretext of piano practice to avoid Bennett. Having claimed as much, she now had to follow through.

As she was beginning, Claudia noticed Bennett entering the room. On seeing him, she hands shook and pressed the wrong keys.

Guilt swept over Claudia upon Laying eyes on Bennett. She'd planned to continue her melody, but her fingers stilled under the weight of the man's intense gaze.

“What brings you here, Mr. Dreskin?"

Bennett, stationed beside the piano, tilted his head slightly, his deep-set eyes locked on hers.