I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

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."

nodded. "Okay, I'll listen to you. You also need to take good care of yourself,

How long has it been since you last visited me?"

visited. Paul wasn't really upset with her. He just wanted to pretend to be angry

into laughter with just

faintly, thinking that Harper sure knew

formidable figure in the business world for decades with his imposing demeanor, showed such affection

also wondered what charm Harper possessed that made her

you company? There's no need

at him with displeasure.

that be?" Benjamin

seems you've grown too bold,

just as she always

"All you know is just to tease

earnestly, "I'm

properly disciplined. Don't side with him, lest

didn't even say anything." He then explained,

dare, or

his eyes, clearly understanding the implication

a bit. Soon after, Benjamin's parents, Scott Martin and Lily Martin, also arrived. Harper effortlessly