The thought caused Claudia's eyes to well with tears. Her anger from two days ago now felt entirely unwarranted.

Claudia confided in Aurora and asked, "Well... Aurora, did I go too far?"

Aurora responded, “Do you really need to ask me that?"

Claudia pressed, “Then what should I do? Apologize to him?

Do you think a verbal apology would even mean anything?"

“Let me be frank," Aurora replied. "Why not declare your love for Bennett in front of him and make him happy? What do you think?

Girl, that's the best suggestion I can offer you!"

Claudia was left without words.

She knew that Aurora was far from reliable.

She had no faith that Aurora would provide any practical advice, so she decided to seek opinions from netizens online.

After an extensive online search, Claudia found few worthwhile suggestions.

The advice wasn't necessarily bad; it just didn't apply to her and Bennett's situation.

Alas, that proved to be too difficult.

Facing the consequences of her actions was proving to be a challenge. At that moment, Marcia arrived to inform her that lunch was ready. Claudia had no appetite and merely picked at her food, though she managed to finish a bowl of soup.

As Marcia was clearing the dishes, she noticed more than half a plate of untouched food and asked, concerned, “Madam, don't you have an appetite today?"

Claudia, holding her chin, turned to Marcia with a sigh and said, "Yes."

She hesitated before continuing, “Marcia, if I've done something wrong, how can I sincerely apologize? Is a mere verbal apology even enough?"

As Marcia quickly wiped the table, she asked, “Have you angered Mr. Dreskin?"

With a hint of embarrassment, Claudia replied, “No, he doesn't get angry."

If he were angry, she might not feel as remorseful.

“That's why I don't know what to do." Claudia's voice was tinged with frustration.

Marcia smiled, her eyes warm. "It doesn't matter. You can create a small gift for him yourself, and all will be well."

That was a splendid idea!

Marcia was indeed trustworthy.