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.

However, it wasn't until Benjamin's generation that each family had one heir and one heiress. Initially, the intended bride was not

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

Jennifer suffered a uterine injury and couldn't have more children.

sent to the countryside and only returned a

stood up, walked right over to Harper, and demanded, "Answer me! Say that you're just saying that

at Jennifer and replied, "Benjamin wants to marry Lauren. I've already signed the papers. I'm not saying this

resounding slap landed squarely on Harper's

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

a fit of anger, paused

she didn't regret it. Jennifer pointed at the door and exclaimed, "Get out! I don't have a

walked out the door like a puppet being pulled by

Jennifer immediately informed her husband about the news. The marriage between Benjamin and Harper was not just a matter between the two

...

out of the Mitchell Manor, she stood by

in her womb. Harper felt relieved that she had only been slapped on her

saddened by the slap? Not at

exactly unsettled by it, as she was already accustomed

thought that if a slap was the price for

her car with a solemn expression, she heard Kimberly's voice from behind. "Harper, are you really going to divorce Benjamin?" Harper didn't

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

Harper replied, her expression unyielding. She pondered, "I can tolerate Benjamin because I love him, and I can endure Jennifer because she gave

was taken

telling me that I should beg Benjamin not to divorce me even though I know he loves