She feigned a yawn as she spoke.

Mathews smiled faintly and replied, "See you at the concert."

“Okay, see you at the concert."

Claudia, recognizing the familiar door, hastily opened it and exited the car. "Thanks for the ride. I'm heading back now. Be safe on the road."

After uttering those words, she was about to shut the door when Mathews suddenly exclaimed, "Wait."

“Anything else?"

Did she forget something in the car?

Claudia checked and found her bag and phone with her. She hadn't left anything behind.

In her confusion, Mathews presented her with a rose, saying, "For you." Claudia was taken aback, looking at the rose and responding, "Thank you, but I cannot accept the rose.”

“Come on. It's just a rose."

Mathews' words pierced Claudia's heart. Thinking of Bennett, who hadn't even sent her a message in hours, she felt a pang of sadness.

But she had her ethics and morals. She couldn't accept the flower from Mathews.

“My husband will buy me roses. Thank you.”

The last time, she had misunderstood Zaria's nice gestures, thinking she was into her or something; so now Claudia didn't dare to think that Mathews had feelings for her.

They chanced upon each other on Saturday night at a bar where a dating game was on, perhaps he was just being nice.

As she thought this, Mathews suddenly said, “Yes, I forgot you're married. I apologize if I've offended you."

Did he truly forget? Claudia, speechless for a moment, glanced at Mathews' smiling face and said, "I'll leave if there's nothing else."

Seeing her discomfort, Mathews' smile vanished. mean to upset you. I just wanted to cheer you up.

“I'm sorry. I didn't

Claudia gave him a quick look. Whether or not he was sincere, she couldn't be mad.

“It's fine. I'm just not in a good mood today."

She didn't wish to discuss it further, waved goodbye, and was about to turn away when the villa's door opened suddenly.

To her surprise, Bennett, who was supposed to be over hundreds of miles away, stood before her. "Mrs. Dreskin, aren't you coming home yet?" Under the streetlight, the expressionless man in a suit observed her Claudia's heart raced as she quickly approached him, stammering, “You... You're back?"

Bennett coldly glanced at her. "Shouldn't I be?"