Yet, in less than five seconds, she heard the door lock being undone. Seated on the bed, Claudia watched as Bennett pushed open her room door and stood in the doorway, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Mrs. Dreskin, since you seem to prefer sleeping in the guest room, I've decided to join you here.”

How had he managed to open the door?

Her thoughts raced in shock.

As Bennett approached, Claudia instinctively wished to retreat on the bed.

However, the next second, a hesitation washed over her, impeding her retreat.