Lying was not in her nature. Scared that Bennett might understand her true emotions, she managed to maintain eye contact for a fleeting moment before her gaze descended involuntarily.

The hands around his neck tightened instinctively. With her Lips pursed, Claudia felt that she was truly pathetic.

There she was, Mrs. Dreskin — his lawful wife. Why then did she lack the courage to question him openly about another woman in his Life?

Self-doubt engulfed her, leaving her feeling completely useless.

“Has Kayla reached out to you?" Claudia found herself wrestling with feelings of inadequacy. As Bennett's words reached her ears, she froze, bewildered.