Chapter 11 You Have Grown Too Bold Now

Harper pondered, "The only outcome of this will be my own embarrassment."

Benjamin picked up on some inexplicable undertones in her words. "It's like she's talking about me, but then it feels like it has nothing to do with me. Am I overthinking things?" He wondered.

Harper didn't want to continue talking with him as she feared she couldn't control her emotions. Since yesterday, she had been constantly reminding herself, "Harper, stop hoping. Don't go on any longer. There's no future in it. He will never fall in love with you. All your efforts and sacrifices are in vain and might even annoy him."

She took a deep breath, gradually calming her emotions before returning to her usual demeanor.

...

The two then drove back to the Martin Manor and arrived just before nightfall.

The manor was located near the mountains of Mayby, and this area housed only the city's affluent families.

Harper walked into the living room hand in hand with Benjamin, where Paul was already waiting. Upon seeing her face, Paul immediately smiled warmly, "Harper, you're back! Come here, let me see if you've lost weight. Has Benjamin been treating you well?"

She quickly let go of Benjamin's arm and walked over to Paul's side. Harper massaged his shoulders while playfully pouting, "Grandpa, I'm doing great. Don't worry about me. If anything, I've actually gained weight. I should be thinking about losing some!"

Paul narrowed his eyes and pretended to be serious. "Nonsense! Where have you gained weight? And don't you dare try to lose weight by starving yourself like others do."

I'll listen to you. You also need to take good care of

silly girl. How long has it been

she last visited. Paul wasn't really

burst into laughter with just a

Benjamin smiled faintly, thinking that Harper sure knew how to charm people, making Paul

understand why Paul, who had been a formidable figure in the business world for decades

wondered what charm Harper

Harper come over next time to keep you company?

at him with displeasure. "What? Can't me tell

that be?"

"It seems you've grown too bold,

ease the tension, just as she always did. "Grandpa, getting angry can cause wrinkles. You wouldn't want that,

know

replied earnestly, "I'm just telling

brat needs to be properly disciplined. Don't side with him, lest he keeps

thought, "I didn't even say anything." He then

"You better not dare, or I

his eyes, clearly understanding the

atmosphere lightened a bit. Soon after, Benjamin's parents, Scott Martin and Lily Martin, also arrived. Harper effortlessly charmed her husband's parents

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