“My husband came to pick me up.”

Mathews nodded and said, "Then we'll be off." After saying that, he walked towards the minibus parked on the other side.

Only Joann and Trudy remained. They exchanged a few more pleasantries before departing as well.

Bennett glanced indifferently at the minivan driving away before turning to Claudia and asking, "What do you want to eat for dinner?"

“I'm starving! I want to eat everything. He smiled and said, “You've worked hard today, Mrs. Dreskin." Embarrassed by the praise, Claudia gave a modest shrug.