Instantly, pain shot through her toes, causing her mind to blank out. She instinctively crouched down, forgetting all about her embarrassment .

It caused so much pain!

And it hurt Like hell!

Her stumble wiped the smile off Bennett's face. He hurried over, crouching beside her.

“Did you trip over the stairs?"

Claudia didn't reply, instead she crouched silently, cradling her head.

Bennett's face darkened when she didn‘t respond. Thinking that her recently healed right leg was injured again, he said, “Let's go to the hospital."

Even though Claudia's right leg had made significant progress in healing, her bones hadn't completely grown back yet. If she got injured again, her Leg might truly become crippled.

Lifting Claudia from her crouched position proved to be a challenge for Bennett. He was worried that a forced attempt would lead to both of them tumbling down the stairs.

Frowning, he tried to get hold of her hand. "Come. Let's have you checked at the hospital.”

Claudia looked up at him, admitting, “This is so embarrassing!”

How could she have tripped while going up the stairs?

Listening to her Lament, Bennett was relieved that she was alright. He gave a sigh of relief, smiled at her and said, “I was the only witness. It's not a big deal.

His words ignited a deeper sense of embarrassment in Claudia!

With her head Lowered, Claudia inquired, "Mr. Dreskin, could you leave first, please?"

She displayed remarkable intelligence, yet why did she turn into a bumbling penguin whenever she was around Bennett?

“If you squat Like that, you might experience dizziness Later when you get up due to the blood flow disruption.”

After a brief pause, Bennett carried on, “Now that you're on the stairs, can you assure me that you won't feel dizzy and tumble down when you stand up? What's more important to you, your pride or your life?"

Claudia was left speechless.

Indeed, life held the utmost importance.

Claudia bit her lip, released her grasp, gazing up at Bennett, and uttered, "Do you perceive me as a silly penguin?"

“No,” he reassured her.

A sigh of relief escaped Claudia's lips, but not long after, Bennett added, "More Like a silly bunny."

"A silly bunny..."