Claudia was taken aback for a moment. When she realized what he was doing, she frantically waved her hand and exclaimed, "I... I can take them off myself!"

How could she let Bennett take off her sandals for her?

“Raise your right foot, Mrs. Dreskin."

Bennett did not budge, though. He grabbed her right foot with his left hand while the other reached for her sandal’s clasp.

Claudia had to hold on to his shoulder to keep her balance as she raised her right foot.