Bennett idly swirled his wine. “I don't, actually. Why did you choose to marry me?"

Caught off guard, Claudia hesitated. The words were Lodged in her throat. Looking into his piercing gaze, Claudia declared, “Anthony abandoned the wedding because of Delilah, leaving me humiliated. He didn't stick around even after I was in a car accident. My decision to marry you was driven by revenge."

At this, Claudia paused, observing Bennett. Noticing no change in his demeanor, she pressed on, "I also hoped that by marrying you, I could detach myself from Anthony completely.”

“So you're exploiting me."

Suddenly, Bennett leaned forward, drawing himself closer to Claudia.