Claudia clutched the bath towel closer and stammered, “I'm going back to shower and change my clothes!"

She ran away before even finishing her sentence, water trailing behind her.

Watching her retreat, Bennett was struck by thoughts of her slender legs beneath the dress, and he felt a stir of longing. He spun around and dove back into the pool for the glass.

Inside, Marcia had dinner ready and was about to head upstairs to call Claudia. As she entered the living room, she was taken aback to see Claudia drenched and hurrying.

Marcia gasped. "Mrs. Dreskin, what... What happened to you?"