Grover was speechless. But it seemed Bennett was the Leader.

Breck and Duncan were also left speechless.

Bennett exited the chatting page, smiling, and set the photo he'd just taken as his screensaver.

How lovely it was.

Claudia's emotions were heavy until sleepiness overcame her. She then pushed away her sorrow and got up to brush her teeth.

She decided not to be bothered about whether Bennett's affection was real or fake. If it was a play, then he would be acting with her!

It had to be acknowledged that it worked. In an instant, Claudia's mood brightened.

The day had grown late. After spending an entire day hanging out with Aurora, Claudia's legs ached. She climbed into bed and was quickly lost in sleep.

Perhaps Bennett's unexpected return had triggered something, for she dreamed of him again that night.

In this dream, he didn't dismiss her as a daydreamer but complained about her gift, stating he disliked it, asking her not to give one next time.

The alarm's insistent ringing pulled Claudia from the dream.

It was summertime, and at seven o'clock, it was already bright outside. She stared out of the window in a daze for a moment before the realization that Bennett had to Leave for Afristan struck her.

Despite wanting more sleep, Claudia, the dutiful wife, leaped out of bed.

Her husband couldn't leave for a business trip without her seeing him off! Hastily rubbing her face, she jumped out of bed to wash up.

Her rapid movement Led to her knee striking the bed's corner, causing a sharp pain.

The agony was intense.

She stood, dizzy for a moment, but felt better after some time. However, her knee was swollen, and each step was filled with pain.

Her stride now bore a limp.

Initially, Claudia thought the pain would soon go away, but her leg proved her wrong, bending painfully with each step.

She wasn't truly Lame, but her walking was impaired.

Bennett's car was waiting. If she didn't hurry, he'd leave already! But wouldn't this Limping be embarrassing?

Yet, she had been in a wheelchair in front of him once. This was nothing.

Though she tried to walk normally, the pain was evident.

Gritting her teeth against it, she made her way downstairs, where Bennett was already at the door.