As they conversed, the car came to a halt.

Claudia poised to make the call, but hesitated and changed her mind. Since they were already home, she decided to make the call later.

As she was making her decision, Bennett exited the car, prompting Claudia to follow him. Once outside, she noticed that Bennett had already advanced towards the villa entrance, leaving her slightly disoriented. He used to wait for her, but now, he had proceeded without her.

She needed to remind herself that she was not the true Mrs. Dreskin.

Claudia didn't dwell on it too much. Bennett wasn't obligated to wait for her, and she couldn't take his previous gentlemanly care for granted.