He grinned, teasing, "Oh, Mrs. Dreskin, your memory seems to be failing you."

As Claudia stumbled over a response, a knock at the door broke the moment .

Bennett glanced towards the door, saying, “Dinner must be here. I'LL get it."

She nodded, relief washing over her as she watched him go. Seizing the opportunity, she hopped off the sofa to freshen up in the restroom. Bennett ordered dinner, and all of it was Claudia's favorite dishes Her stomach had been growling for a while, somewhat tamed by the coconut juice earlier. Now, the aroma of the food instantly reignited her hunger.

"Go ahead and dig in."