With a playful gesture, Claudia used her thumb and index finger to underscore the “a bit" part.

Amused by her charming antics, Bennett couldn't help but smirk as he assured her, “Our main course is on its way."

True to his word, almost instantly, the waiter returned, bearing a pot emitting an irresistible aroma of coconut.

The scent of coconut intensified Claudia's hunger, and she couldn't help but steal a glance at the pot of coconut chicken soup, her mouth watering involuntarily.

The waiter chuckled at her reaction.

"You can start eating in just five more minutes."

Claudia blushed, her gaze instinctively seeking solace in Bennett's eyes. Fortunately, the waiter soon departed, leaving a timer on the table. Claudia clutched her spoon tightly, her eyes locked on the timer. Normally, waiting for five minutes wouldn't be much of an issue, but her current state of hunger stretched each second into an agonizing eternity.

As the timer finally beeped, Claudia sat up straight and exclaimed with enthusiasm, "It's time to savor our meal

Bennett removed the lid, dished out some chicken into her bowl, and kindly warned, "Be careful. It might be piping hot."

“Thank you," she replied, her attention now focused on concocting her sauce.

Once she began eating, Claudia's hunger was so intense that she didn't utter a single word.

As Bennett observed her relishing the meal with unwavering enthusiasm, his own appetite surged.

Together, they enjoyed their food in contented silence, immersed in the joy of each other's company.

Following their meal, Claudia felt a renewed surge of energy coursing through her veins.

She savored the dark plum juice, finding it incredibly satisfying.

Bennett had already finished his meal, and upon seeing Claudia set down her spoon, he put on a warm smile and inquired, “Have you had your fill?"

"Yes," she replied.

Once they were finished with their meal, a gentle wave of drowsiness washed over Claudia once more.

Suppressing a yawn, she glanced at her phone's screen, “It's already two o'clock. Aren't you supposed to head back to the office?"

Bennett's response was prompt and reassuring.

“I'll drop you off at home first."

That meant he indeed had to return to the office after ensuring Claudia's safe return home,

Mindful of potentially inconveniencing his work, Claudia quickly retrieved her phone and confirmed her desire to head home.

Arriving at home, Bennett received a call from Jackson.