I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 2 Pregnancy

"We married for a reason, Harper. I've already disappointed Lauren once, I can't do it again," he said, cutting off any further discussion.

Harper saw a softness in his eyes when he spoke of Lauren, feeling a pang of envy.

It was clear he only had feelings for Lauren, not her.

After a thoughtful pause, Harper calmly said, "Okay."

Her soft tone made him frown briefly.

I won't treat you badly in terms of money. This villa belongs to you. I'll give you 100 million dollars at a time, and..."

Before he could finish his words, Harper interrupted him.

This was the first time she had interrupted him. In the past, she did not and dared not do so.

"I don't want anything." Harper looked up, her expression cold but her eyes soft. "Just one thing."

"What is it?"

"After we divorce, let's never see each other again," she said, her eyes filled with determination.

"Are you mad at me?" Benjamin looked at her intently, his voice low.

would I be?"

calm, but

his face. "I'm asking for a request, not for you to get upset. Don't you think that's

"That's my only

them, she picked a pen from the counter and signed her name. She

heartbroken. She had secretly loved Benjamin for a decade, but he never

year of marriage, making her mistakenly believe he loved her back. However, she knew he had

was time

composure, Harper asked Benjamin, "When will we finalize

He never expected that Harper, usually so gentle, was pushing

asked calmly. "You know we can't avoid seeing each other. My family loves you. Are you planning

who wanted the divorce," Harper replied, feeling defeated yet trying to defend herself. "And now that it's happening, will you still meddle in my life?" She forced a smile,

does it mean you don't love Lauren and you've

eyes darkened, the mood shifting as they exchanged a

"Harper, I don't find

a joke to him. Harper's expression stiffened.

her-always respectful and thoughtful-a strange emotion

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architecture company she had co-founded with her friend, Frank

a design drawing and

arriving at the company, Frank noticed her weakness

her head, simply saying, "It's