"Yes, you're right. How did you find out?" Zaria said surprisingly.

This time, Claudia felt truly flustered. "Miss Santiago, I need to use the bathroom," she stammered, and quickly departed the room.

Zaria, confused, called after her, "Cece! The bathroom's not that way!" But her words were too late. Claudia had already rushed downstairs. Zaria remained there, bafflement written across her face.

Why had Claudia fled after hearing her confession?

Did Claudia despise her?