When the soothing, woodsy scent suddenly left, Claudia reached out unconsciously for him.

Bennett glanced down at the hand that was tugging at his sleeve.

"Do you want more hugs?"

Claudia quickly pulled her hand back in embarrassment.

"Is my face still flushed?"

At the moment, she had no idea whether she was really drunk or not.

She was still able to think rationally, as if she were sober.

However, her thoughts were downright inappropriate, which could not possibly happen if she was sober.

Then again, there was nothing wrong with her being clingy to her lawful husband.

With that in mind, she became more confident.

Claudia raised her head to give Bennett her full attention.

Bennett studied her face before answering, “Yes, it's still flushed.

Are you drunk?"

As Claudia rubbed her face, she realized she was quite thirsty.

“Can

I have some water?"

“I'LL go and get you some."

Bennett went to the kitchen and filled a glass with water.

Claudia leaned back on the sofa as she drank water.

After taking a few sips, her head became clear. And she suddenly lost all her nerve.

She set the glass down and declared, “I'm going to take a shower.”

"Go ahead. Call me if you need anything.”

With a hum, Claudia got to her feet, went to her closet to get her pajamas, and headed into the bathroom.

She felt a little more sober after the warm water poured over her head.