I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 8 A Marriage Earned With One's Life

Upon hearing Kimberly, Jennifer's expression face immediately turned stern, and she said, "Harper, how many times have I told you that you cannot act sneakily? You are no longer the unsophisticated girl from the countryside. You are a socialite, the daughter of the Mitchell family, and Benjamin's wife."

Harper lowered her gaze, and she looked calm, unfazed by the scolding. She nodded and murmured, "I got it, Mom."

Jennifer's stern expression softened as she said, "Come and sit down then."

Harper walked over and sat upright on the sofa, exuding elegance and refinement. She had a strikingly beautiful face, so much so that no matter what she wore, she would always leave a lasting impression on anyone who saw her.

This was the only aspect of Harper that Jennifer was truly satisfied with.

Her gaze softened as she asked, "What brings you back at this time?"

"Mom, I'm going to divorce Benjamin," Harper replied, looking up to meet Jennifer's gaze with determination, showing no sign of hesitation.

Jennifer was utterly shocked by the news, as was Kimberly.

However, Jennifer quickly recovered from her shock and asked with a frown, "What did you just say? You're divorcing Benjamin?"

"Yes, we're getting a divorce. The procedures will be handled on Monday." Harper nodded.

"Do you realize what you're saying, Harper? Your grandfather had fought with his life to get you this marriage. And you're just going to throw it away?" Jennifer frowned.

Harper's and Benjamin's marriage wasn't just a simple union between wealthy families. The elders of both the Martin and Mitchell families were close friends. Many years ago, Harper's grandfather, Henry Mitchell, saved Paul's life at the cost of his own leg in a tragic accident.

further solidifying the bond through marriage. However, it wasn't until Benjamin's generation that each family had

already gravely ill, but he insisted on bringing Harper back from the countryside to marry Benjamin. Henry

daughter, Jennifer had always wanted a son. After giving birth to Harper, Jennifer suffered a uterine

ten years old when she was sent to the countryside and only returned a year

demanded, "Answer me!

replied, "Benjamin wants to marry Lauren. I've already signed the

resounding slap landed squarely on

and her ears were ringing. For a moment, Harper thought she

fit of anger, paused in shock upon hearing

pointed at the door and exclaimed, "Get out! I

door like

about the news. The marriage between Benjamin and Harper was not just a matter between the two of them. It

...

Manor, she stood by her car, struggling

relieved that

was she saddened by the slap? Not at all. Harper felt nothing but a detached

her, Harper wasn't exactly unsettled by it,

thought that if a slap was the price for

expression, she heard Kimberly's voice from behind. "Harper, are you really going to divorce Benjamin?" Harper didn't respond. Instead,

cherish him, why did you marry him in the first place? Don't you know the Mitchell family has not been doing well

Benjamin because I love him, and I can endure Jennifer because she gave birth to

was taken aback.

not to divorce me even though I know he loves Lauren? Should I degrade myself