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."

also

silly girl. How long has it been since

Paul wasn't really upset with her. He just wanted

burst into laughter with just

that Harper sure knew how

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

also wondered what charm Harper possessed that made her

just have Harper come over next time to keep you company? There's no need

then dropped his smile and glared at him with displeasure. "What? Can't me tell you what to

that be?" Benjamin

"It seems you've grown too bold, thinking you can defy me

always did.

you know is just

"I'm just telling the

properly disciplined. Don't side with him, lest

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

dare, or I

clearly understanding the implication in Paul's

and Lily Martin, also arrived. Harper