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.

not. Why would I be?"

sincere and calm, but

asking for a request, not for you to get upset. Don't you

Harper replied coolly. "That's my only request.

reading them, she picked

heartbroken. She had secretly loved Benjamin for

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

it was time to let him

composure, Harper asked Benjamin, "When will we finalize

never expected that Harper, usually so gentle, was pushing to end

hurry?" he asked calmly. "You know we can't avoid seeing each other. My family loves you. Are you planning to cut ties with

you 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, her heart aching, thinking, "Do you

meet his eyes, she asked, "Or does it mean you

darkened, the mood shifting as they exchanged

I don't find that kind of

a joke to him. Harper's expression

at her-always respectful and thoughtful-a strange emotion surged within

...

drove to the architecture company she had co-founded

of plagiarism over a design drawing and needed to address

the company, Frank noticed her weakness and

shook her head, simply saying, "It's