“Sure.”

Upon hearing his agreement, Claudia hastened to unwrap the packaging and retrieved two candies; one for Bennett and the other for herself. The tanginess was intense!

"Wait!"

Claudia halted Bennett from consuming the candy. "It's a bit sour.”

A faint frown accompanied her words

“I can tell," Bennett remarked, dodging her hand and popping the candy inte his mouth.

Indeed, it was sour.

However, in comparison, enduring four days of separation was more challenging for him.

At this instant, the woman before him remained oblivious to how much he yearned to hold her in his arms.

Bennett cast his gaze downward, suppressing his emotions.

Meanwhile, the initial sourness of the candy in Claudia's mouth gradually gave way to sweetness.

And this sweetness was distinct from any sweet candy she had before. She struggled to put it into words. Maybe it stemmed from the fact that the initial sourness had lowered her expectations. Now she felt that this candy exceeded her imaginings.

She delicately brushed her tongue against the candy and looked at Bennett.

“It's sweet now."

For a brief moment, Claudia experienced a sensation of having once shared candy with someone in a similar manner.

"Do you Like it?” The man's deep voice resonated. Claudia snapped out of her reverie, locking eyes with Bennett, feeling her heartbeat quicken. "Yes, I like it."

How could she not?

‘xcellent," Bennett responded. "Get some rest now."

"Alright."

Claudia lingered, reluctant to part.

Recognizing her emotions, she hurriedly added, "I'm heading to bed. Good night!"

"Good night!"

Once the door was shut, Claudia leaned against it, releasing a relieved sigh.

It had been a close call; her secret was almost exposed.