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.