Thoughts of Aurora's message before bedtime swirled in Claudia's mind, and she found herself replying, “Sure, I'll accompany you to see the handsome men."

However, to her dismay, she sent this message to Bennett by accident! Heat flushed Claudia's cheeks, and just as she was about to tell Bennett that she'd made a mistake, Aurora's message arrived.

“Are you awake? Let's go have some real fun!"

Simultaneously, Bennett's text appeared. "What handsome men are you going to see?"

Torn between her friend and her husband, Claudia hesitated, and Aurora's texts just kept flooding in.

Claudia realized that if she didn't answer Aurora, the messages might continue, so she responded, “Stop rushing me! I just sent the message meant for you to Bennett. Now I'm thinking how to handle him!"

After sending this, she intended to reply to Bennett, only to find that she had already sent him a message! The message meant for Aurora

As expected, Bennett instantly inquired, "Have you decided how to handle me?"

Embarrassed, she couldn't bear to look at her phone and set it aside. Bennett's messages ceased, but Claudia knew he would ask her later if she didn't explain.

At the thought of his impending interrogation, she felt dejected.

With no alternative, she picked up her phone, took screenshots of her conversation with Aurora, and honestly explained everything. She sent the evidence, assuring, "It's not what you think. My friend is single and enthusiastic about these things, Mr. Dreskin. Don't worry. I would never tarnish your reputation."

Though Claudia's attitude was sincere, she was filled with anxiety after sending the message.

Bennett, who had replied instantly before, was silent now.

What?

Was her explanation insufficient?

Was he angry? She pondered on how to soothe his anger, though part of her really didn't want to do this.

As she typed “Sorry, I was wrong" and was about to send it, she finally received his response. "So you will also go see handsome men, won't you?"

Embarrassed, she replied, “How could that be? My husband is handsome enough for me!”

Bennett said, "Okay."

Claudia then sent him a smiling emoji.

She sighed, realizing that maintaining a marriage was a delicate task after all.

Claudia finally relaxed, grabbed her bag, and headed out to meet Aurora.

Her taxi was yet to arrive, and she stood at the door, texting Aurora, “I'm on my way out. There was an accident, and my marital status almost changed!"

Aurora's teasing reply came.