Having expressed her gratitude, Claudia couldn't help but fixate on the bobbing of his Adam's apple. She found herself swallowing in sync.

She yearned to touch his Adam's apple.

Despite there being only around twenty steps on the stairs, it was evident that Bennett maintained a regular exercise routine throughout the year. He effortlessly held Claudia and swiftly descended to the first floor.

“Do you wish to be seated in the wheelchair?"

His question, voiced from above her, startled her back to reality. She nodded, her cheeks turning red. "Yes

Bennett gently placed her in the wheelchair. Instead of straightening up immediately, he rested his hands on the armrests, leaning in close, bringing them face to face.

A glance into his deep, black eyes made Claudia's heart flutter.

Yet she feigned calmness. “Is something wrong?"

“Do you want to feel it?"

“What ?"

Claudia was startled as a Large hand grasped hers. In the next moment, her fingers made contact with something firm.

Kneeling before her, Bennett tilted his head up a little, guiding her hand to his Adam's apple.

Claudia frantically withdrew her hand. "I, uh..."

She'd only imagined it, she'd never actually planned to touch his

Adam's apple!

Lowering his gaze, Bennett observed Claudia. “Didn't you want to touch it? You seemed curious, didn't you?"

"No, I mean..."

Claudia was lost for words. She Looked at Bennett, feeling the heat of embarrassment .

“You sure you don‘t want to feel it? There’s no harm in satisfying your curiosity."

He nonchalantly made the remark, as if it was entirely normal for her to touch his Adam's apple.

His Adam's apple even moved slightly as he spoke.

Claudia stared, her mind going blank for a moment before she extended her hand and touched it.