"I'm sorry to bother you, Mrs. Deskin, But I wanted to ask you something. Was the meal not to your liking today?

Claudia turned and said, "No, it was delicious."

“Then

Marcia was the household cook. She found it awkward to ask the Dreskins why so many dishes had been left unfinished.

Claudia understood and reassured her with a smile, “Don't worry yourself, Marcia, We had a late lunch and didn't have big appetites. I always enjoy the food you prepare, It's alright! You can go home now. It's getting late."

As a weight lifted from her shoulders, Marcia breathed a sigh of relief, feeling confident that her cooking wasn't the reason for any issues.

“In that case, I'll take my leave now. Thank you, Mrs. Dreskin."

“okay. Take care on your way home, Marcia." "Goodbye."

Claudia raised her hand and waved casually. She glanced across and noticed Bennett observing her.

Taking a sip of water, she explained, “Marcia was worried that we didn't like her cooking since we didn't eat much.”

Walking over to Bennett with the glass in hand, she snuggled against him.

Bennett wrapped his arm around her waist and held her close, “Since we didn't eat much for dinner, should we think about what to eat before sleeping?"

Claudia rested her chin on his chest and looked up at him.

“Bennett, have you eaten crawfish?"

“Lobster?

"It's not lobster. It's crawfish

Knowing Bennett hadn‘t experienced crawfish before, a sudden idea struck her, “Let's go out for crawfish later, shall we? I haven't had any this summer!"

Even though it was the end of September and the season for crawfish had ended, Claudia suddenly had a craving to eat some.

He found her playful plea irresistible. It worked its charm on Bennett.

“Sure, whatever you want."

"You are so kind, Bennett."

With a look of tenderness in his eyes, Bennett wrapped both of his arms around her waist. Leaning in, he pressed his forehead against hers, “Have you consumed any alcohol?"

Why was she suddenly being so sweet?

As she gazed into his deep, dark eyes, Claudia felt a warmth emanating from him that set her heart racing. Her cheeks flushed with desire.