As Claudia fixated her gaze upon Kayla's retreating figure, a profound realization dawned upon her; Kayla's intentions were deliberate and Claudia had unwittingly succumbed to her artful ploy.

In an unexpected twist, Claudia discovered that Bennett harbored a past Love interest!

Despite her earlier assertion that everyone had experienced a first love, Claudia couldn't escape the melancholy that swept over her at the thought of Bennett having had a prior romantic attachment.

The tumult of emotions within her heart left Claudia grappling with a perplexing sense of jealousy.

The irrational nature of a woman in love, it seemed, knew no bounds. Yet, Claudia managed to regain her composure, venturing forth in search of Bennett.