With a stern expression, she turned to Mario and tapped him on the chest with the scallion.

“Be quiet!" she said firmly.

He felt a Little humiliated after his sister and mother attacked him. Mario approached Claudia.

“Would you like to watch some TV?" asked Mario, handing her the remote control.

“Thank you."

Although she thanked him, Claudia was too shy to take the remote. Bennett took it from Mario and put it in her hand.

“It's fine. Just relax and make yourself at home."

Bennett sat down beside Claudia and held her hand while chatting with Mario.

Carolina slid in beside Claudia and asked in a low voice, “May I ask you a bold question?"

Claudia turned to her and smiled. "Sure, go ahead.”

“How did my cousin trick you into marrying him?"

Claudia blushed. "He didn't trick me."

Carolina didn't believe her. "Claudia, let me tell you. My cousin is not as simple as he appears. He's such a schemer! He could charm the birds out of the trees!"

Claudia couldn't help but glance at Bennett sitting next to her.

Was Bennett a schemer?

Maybe.

But she was the one who proposed to get married, so it seemed that she tricked Bennett.

As she thought about how she had pursued Bennett, Claudia felt guilty and confessed, “It was me that chased him."

Carolina was surprised to hear this.

! I'm so curious about your Love story!"

Was Claudia bold enough to share that with Carolina? Of course not! Yet, faced with Carolina's expectant gaze, Claudia felt cornered, unsure how to refuse.

Just in time, Bennett's aunt chimed in, "Kids! Dinner's served!" Carolina's questions halted. "Claudia! Dinner is ready! You'll love my dad's cooking! He prepared something special for you tonight!” Relieved, Claudia responded, "I guess I'll be eating a lot, then!"

“Absolutely!”

Carolina exclaimed, dashing off to help set the table.