It was no wonder his physique was superior. While she couldn't even maintain a firm stomach!

She truly was a hopeless case!

Bennett gave a nod, using his bathrobe to dry his hair.

His action caused the bathrobe to roll up, nearly exposing his upper body.

Claudia involuntarily caught sight of his firm abs once more. An urge to touch them flitted through her mind, a seed planted by Aurora's statement that “everyone appreciates beauty".

Realizing her brazen thoughts, she was immediately flushed with embarrassment !

Bennett released his bathrobe which fell back into place, obscuring his desirable abdominal muscles.

Claudia redirected her gaze, saying, "I plan to practice piano."

She had to remind herself to restrain herself.

She couldn't Let herself feel drawn just by Bennett's physique.

She conceded, though, his physique was not slightly better, it was considerably superior.

Bennett looked at her, asking, "Feeling hot?"

She looked back at him in puzzlement, shaking her head. "I'm not hot."

“Why is your face flushed then?"

Damn it!

While Claudia's cheeks were initially lightly flushed, Bennett's question caused them to become even redder.

“Really? Perhaps it's because it's slightly stuffy today?"

She managed to find excuses, just as a breeze wafted past, carrying Bennett's subtle fragrance to her nose, which made Claudia blush even more.

After studying her for a moment, Bennett offered a smile. "Yes, it is indeed a bit stuffy today.”

She could've sworn she heard a chuckle from him.

Claudia didn't argue, though. She awkwardly returned his smile. "I'm off to practice the piano."

He responded with a faint smile, "Alright."

Feeling embarrassed, Claudia wished to flee to her room as quickly as possible to alleviate the discomfort.

But to her dismay, she stumbled on the very staircase she walked on every day.