After a long hesitation, Claudia reappeared, her face flushed as she called out to Bennett.

“The dress doesn't fit you?"

He looked over, his eyes immediately drawn to the towel wrapped just below her collarbone.

Claudia, gripping the doorknob, struggled to articulate her request. Noting her silence, Bennett rose to approach her, asking, “Did you hurt yourself?"

Gathering her courage, Claudia finally managed to ask, “Is there only a dress?"