Claudia yearned to argue, but Aurora was already offline.

She discarded her phone and brushed her heated cheeks.

Bennett, confessing his love to her?

What an audacious assumption

Claudia chose to cease thinking about it. She gathered her garments for a shower, preparing to retire for the night.

She had a charity event to attend the following day! As night fell deep, the room quietened. A soft ‘click' signified the door opening.

Bennett stepped into the room, greeted by darkness, which he soon grew accustomed to. He walked towards the bed, gazing at the slumbering Claudia greedily in the dim light.

The candy he was savoring had fully melted, leaving a potent mango flavor Lingering in his mouth.

Just then, Claudia, asleep on the bed, let out a moan. She frowned, casting aside the thin blanket covering her.

Her flailing action caused her loosely worn pajama top to reveal more of herself.

In the dark, her enticing collarbone was Largely visible.

A strong yearning ignited within Bennett's dark eyes.

He picked up the discarded blanket, gently covering her exposed collarbone.

“Bennett ."

Claudia's sleep talk echoed clearly within the serene room, reaching

Bennett's ears.

Her rosy lips were so inviting that he was tempted to lean in for a kiss.

And he held back after a small peck, turning away and departing the room.

Before he left, Bennett cast one Last glance at the woman. The Longing in his eyes was palpable, almost unbearable.

He shut his eyes, fighting his urges and then leaving the room.

It seemed he was nothing more than a fleeting memory to her, just Like the taste of the mango candy.

"Claudia?"

Joann's voice rang out a third time, yet it fell on Claudia's unresponsive ears. Raising her hand, she nudged Claudia gently.

Claudia was stirred to awareness only upon the touch, glancing at Joann inquisitively. "Is there a problem? Have we reached our destination?"