While reading the message, an outrageous idea sprung into Claudia's mind.

Rather than reaching for her phone, she looked up at Bennett and proposed, "Let's get married."

She knew it was a bizarre proposition, but everyone in town was now making a mockery of her, and she wanted revenge for all the humiliations she had endured.

With gritted teeth, she reiterated, "I want you and me to get married.”

Jackson and Aurora had just reached Claudia's hospital room when Bennett was stepping out.

Jackson noticed this and decided to join Bennett on his departure.

The hospital was bustling with visitors during daytime, and the elevator was brimming with people.

It was only when they returned to their vehicle that Jackson managed to query Bennett, "Sir, have you reached an agreement with Miss Marshall?"

Bennett, who had started to relax with closed eyes, reopened them at the sound of Jackson's voice. He rhythmically tapped on the car seat with his forefinger and answered, "Indeed, it's all arranged."

“What should I be setting up for you?"

Jackson was taken aback at how seamlessly things were progressing. As he was wondering what kind of compensation Claudia had asked for, he heard Bennett's voice from the back seat. "A marital home."

Believing he had misunderstood, Jackson twisted around to look at Bennett. "Sir, did you just request... a marital home?"

Jackson was in his twenties. Surely his hearing wasn't failing him already. However, at that moment, he seriously doubted it.

"Yes," Bennett responded, a nasal tone to his voice, closed his eyes once more, and raised his left hand, signaling the driver to start the car.

The car pulled away gently. Jackson redirected his gaze and gave his hand a quick pinch.

It was painful.

He definitely wasn't hallucinating!

What on earth could Claudia have said to Bennett? Why was he suddenly asking for a marital home to be prepared?

Having worked for Bennett for so many years, Jackson was confident that the house wasn‘t meant for Claudia and Anthony. If it were, Bennett would have simply asked for a property to be transferred under Claudia's name.

The ride back was a puzzling one for Jackson.

Meanwhile, back in the hospital, Aurora was equally taken aback by Bennett's visit.

Bennett was no ordinary man.