I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 25 He Calls Her Mrs. Martin

"What did he mean by saying this? Is he trying to explain?" Harper thought.

But they were about to get divorced. It was pointless to do such a thing that could so easily be misunderstood.

Harper really couldn't grasp what was going through Benjamin's mind.

Yet, his tenderness did move her.

Loving someone for ten years wasn't something one could easily turn off. Even if Harper could bear the pain and ignore her feelings, those tender moments still stirred her heartstrings.

Harper held her breath, tears welling up in her eyes, but she wouldn't allow them to fall.

She asked calmly, "Why are you telling me this?"

Benjamin chuckled, "Why? You ask why? If I don't explain, I probably have to sleep at couch tonight, and the servants will laugh at me for having no say in this family. So, can you trust me now, Mrs. Martin?" Great, now it became her fault.

Harper replied calmly, "You chose to leave. I didn't drive you away."

"Am I supposed to stay and keep arguing?" Benjamin asked.

"I didn't want to argue in the first place. It was you who..."

"Alright, let's just drop it. Can we please not talk about this again?"

way, there was no more

together this afternoon?

her

Harper stood there, stunned, muttering to herself, "Benjamin, what am I

understand why he hadn't changed the way he treated her

wished he were cruel. It would be so much easier

Benjamin had gone

tomorrow, and he

he returned to her room, where

a singer. She had thrived in the industry due to her savvy marketing skills and Benjamin's influence, and she was known for a few signature hits. But since the accident, she'd faded from the public eye. Only some loyal fans were still waiting

some advice. Do you think I should keep chasing

that after you're back on your feet. Right now, there's something else I need to

his detachment, Lauren quickly asked her manager to step out. Once they were alone in the hospital room, she asked softly, "What's wrong, Benjamin?

due to her illness, and her tearful eyes made one feel an instinctive pity. Benjamin frowned slightly and asked, "You answered the phone when Harper called me last night,

a mix of guilt and regret on her face. "Did Harper say something to you? I'm sorry, it's my fault. I shouldn't have

Harper might have said.

tears. "I'm sorry, Benjamin, I was too impulsive. Harper has been by your side for a year, I really felt insecure. I was scared you

still married, Lauren. I thought you understood that. It means we can't act as if we're a divorce

guilt and promised

Benjamin was still upset. "Get some rest. I have to head back to the office, but I'll be back to pick you up when

Benjamin turned to leave, a flicker of