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.

course not. Why would I be?" She

calm, but

request, not for you to get upset. Don't you think that's

Harper replied coolly. "That's my only request. I don't need anything

Without reading them, she picked a pen from the counter and signed her name. She

She had secretly loved Benjamin

he had cared for her during their year of marriage, making her mistakenly believe he loved her back. However,

it was time

to keep her composure, Harper asked

expected that Harper, usually

a hurry?" he asked calmly. "You know we can't avoid seeing each

will you still meddle in my life?" She forced a smile, her heart aching, thinking, "Do you know

meet his eyes, she asked, "Or does it mean you don't love Lauren

mood shifting as they

don't find that

was just a joke

looked at her-always respectful and thoughtful-a

...

drove to the architecture company she

accusations of plagiarism over a design drawing

the company, Frank noticed her weakness and asked anxiously,

shook her head, simply