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 one heir and one heiress. Initially, the intended bride was not Harper but

time, Henry was already gravely ill, but he insisted on bringing Harper back from the countryside to marry Benjamin. Henry even went as far as threatening his son, Jack Mitchell, with his dying breath until his wishes were

to Harper, Jennifer suffered a uterine

years old when she was sent to the

me! Say that you're just saying that out of spite and that it's

at Jennifer and replied, "Benjamin wants to marry Lauren. I've

resounding slap landed squarely on

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

in a fit of anger, paused in shock upon hearing

pointed at the door and exclaimed, "Get out! I don't have a daughter

out the door like

marriage between Benjamin and Harper was not just a matter between the two

...

Manor, she stood

concern was the child in her womb. Harper felt relieved that she

at all. Harper felt nothing but a

this was the first time Jennifer had hit her, Harper wasn't exactly unsettled by it, as

slap was the price for divorce, she was willing to

a solemn expression, she heard Kimberly's voice from behind. "Harper, are you

you marry him in the first place? Don't you know the Mitchell family has not been doing well these years? Dad

replied, her expression unyielding. She pondered, "I can tolerate Benjamin because I love him, and I can endure Jennifer because she gave birth to me and I had no other choice. But

was taken

Benjamin not to divorce me even though I know he loves