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."

"Okay, I'll listen to you. You also need to

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

quickly apologized, realizing it had been over half a month since she last visited. Paul wasn't really upset with her. He just wanted to pretend to be angry so that

Paul burst into laughter

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

had been a formidable figure in the business world for decades with his imposing demeanor, showed such affection towards Harper, even more so than to his

what charm Harper possessed

to keep you company? There's no need for me to come

him with displeasure. "What? Can't me tell you what to

could that be?" Benjamin

retorted, "It seems you've grown too bold, thinking you

as she always did. "Grandpa, getting angry can cause

know is

"I'm

Don't side with him, lest he keeps bullying you," Paul

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

better not dare, or

clearly understanding

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