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.

Why would I

sincere and calm, but Benjamin was

request, not

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

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

had secretly loved Benjamin for a decade,

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 Benjamin, "When will we finalize the

that Harper, usually so gentle,

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

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

eyes, she asked, "Or does it mean you don't love Lauren and you've

darkened, the mood shifting as

spoke, "Harper, I don't find that

a joke to

he looked at her-always respectful and

...

she

plagiarism over a design drawing

noticed her weakness and asked anxiously, "Harper,

her head, simply saying,

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