With a playful downward glance, Bennett teased, "Absolutely, just in case you decided not to let me stay, Mrs. Dreskin.”

A blush bloomed on Claudia's face as she took another sip of water, murmuring defiantly, “I wouldn't do that."

She nibbled on the rim of the cup before voicing another concern. "So, isn't your room going unused now?"

It was clear Bennett's accommodation was far from ordinary.

Her surroundings suddenly felt somewhat inadequate as she suggested, somewhat timidly, "Maybe we could go to your room?"