Hearing that, she blushed.

Feeling bashful, Claudia hesitated for a moment and then turned toward Bennett.

The nightlight was soft, casting a gentle glow in the room,

In that warm, yellowish light, the warmth in his black eyes seemed to make him look seductive and hot.

With a shy demeanor, Claudia nestled her head against his chest and whispered, "I feel a bit reluctant to leave you all of a sudden."

Her words were barely audible as she snuggled in Bennett's arms.

Yet, Bennett caught every word distinctly. He gently raised his hand and ran his fingers through her hair.

"I'll video chat with you each day."

Claudia glanced at him and said, “But the time zones are different.”

After she said that, a wave of emotion washed over her. She realized that she was feeling more sentimental than she had expected.

A blush crept to her cheeks, and she looked at him through lowered lashes. Feeling embarrassment, she whispered his name.

"Bennett."

“Mm—-hmm?"*

She didn't have anything particular to say. Claudia just wanted to say his name.

Bennett gave her a moment to say whatever was on her mind. However, looking into her eyes, he sensed she just needed to hear his voice to know he was there for her.

They both fell into a serene silence. The only sound in the room was the gentle rhythm of their breathing.

A sudden wave of romance washed over the room. Claudia felt her heart skip a beat as she subconsciously licked her lips.

“Kiss me," she murmured.

Bennett drew her closer, wrapping his arm around her shoulder and lowered his head. His lips pressed her soft red lips in a gentle caress.

Claudia breathed in the delicious scent of his skin, mingled with the fresh aroma of shower gel, intoxicating her senses. Closing her eyes, she let herself be carried away by the sensation, feeling the warmth of his body and the touch of his skin against hers.

Perhaps due to her imminent journey abroad the next day, Claudia felt less shy than usual.

Kissing on the bed often made people lose inhibitions and give in to their desires.

If it weren't for Bennett's remarkable restraint, Claudia might have found the answer to the question she had Googled earlier that night.

Claudia leaned against his chest, trembling with desire as she caught her breath. The heat of Bennett's body radiated against her, his chest rising and falling with each ragged breath. His pounding heart was a testament to the intensity of their shared passion.