Caught off guard, Claudia answered truthfully, "A little."

Jace had struggled with migraines. She'd learned to massage to alleviate his discomfort when she had free time.

“I didn't rest well last night, and now I have a headache. Could you give me a massage?"

“Absolutely!”

Without a doubt!

Otherwise, she'd be plagued with guilt and sleep would evade her! Gratefully, Bennett gestured to her. "I appreciate it."

While he spoke, he had shut his eyes, and his features softened, giving him a gentler appearance.

So handsome!

Even with his eyes shut, he was incredibly handsome!

Caught in her thoughts, Claudia pinched her cheek, stood up, and positioned herself behind the couch. She warmed her hands and announced, "I'm going to start now!"

"Alright."

She got started, her gentle fingertips finding their way to his temples and then his forehead.

Worried her touch might be too forceful, Claudia hesitated, "Am I pressing too hard?"

“No, you can apply a bit more pressure.” With added force, Claudia asked, "Is this better?"

"Alright."

Silence enveloped them. Claudia massaged for twenty minutes, her hands starting to feel the strain.

Bennett seemed to have drifted off. She tentatively whispered, "Mr. Dreskin?"

No response. He was asleep.

Just Like Jace would always doze off during her massages.

Pride surged through Claudia. She flexed her aching fingers, intending to retrieve her phone and retire to her room.

Fearful of disturbing Bennett, she moved deliberately slowly. Unfortunately, it seemed the more cautious she was, the more prone to mishaps.

Picking up her phone, she turned to leave, but her step was too large, causing her to trip and lose her balance, hurtling towards Bennett.

As her face collided with Bennett's chest, Claudia was painfully reminded of the similar incident that happened before.

If she were Bennett, she'd suspect her of having a hidden agenda.