I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Harper was stunned.

She didn't know how to answer that.

Harper could only press her lips, looking helplessly at Benjamin. It was as if he had received her silent plea for help but chose not to intervene. Instead, he said coolly, "Harper, Mom's asking you a question. You have to back me up here, otherwise I'll be misunderstood."

His deep gaze fell on her, seemingly carrying a hint of amusement.

'What did Benjamin mean by that?' Harper thought.

It was clear Benjamin was throwing Harper under the bus.

Feeling awkward, Harper replied softly, "Mom, since grandpa is fine, Benjamin and I will head out now. We've planned to go watch a movie together."

Then, pulling Benjamin along, they headed out, Lily's voice following them, "Grandpa would be so happy to hear you're going on a date, he'd wake up right away."

Harper let go of Benjamin's hand once they were in the car.

Benjamin turned to look at Harper beside him and asked softly, "What movie are we going to see?"

"I was just lying to Mom," Harper replied indifferently.

"You always say we shouldn't lie, right?"

"It was a white lie. Even if mom finds out, she won't blame me."

"A white lie?" Benjamin stared at her intently. "So, what are you trying to suggest to me?"

Harper frowned, realizing what he meant.

"I'm not suggesting anything. I didn't say anything. Could you not jump to conclusions," Harper retorted.

"Alright, I won't overthink it. Now that it's just the two of us, tell me, is there anything wrong with my health?" Benjamin asked it sanctimoniously.

"It's your body. How would I know?"

Harper quickly turned her head away, not wanting to continue the conversation.

Yet, Benjamin seemed to insist, as if he wouldn't let it go unless she answered.

face him, and looked into her eyes. "You're my wife. If you don't know, who

flushed, and

he mean by

Lauren never

actions caught Benjamin's gaze. Images of her stifled moans and murmurs under his kisses invaded his mind, along with

phone rang,

It was Harper's phone.

The caller was Frank.

darkened when he saw the name on the

Harper, unaware of his reaction, answered

him, but now she seemed like a hedgehog

a faint smile appear on Harper's face, irritating

in a low tone, "Harper, since mom misunderstood us going out on a date, why don't

was startled, her eyes lifting to meet

the phone. "Harper, are

She then softly affirmed.

guys are getting a divorce, so why is he acting

the answer to

Harper's mind, it must be because he

"Let's leave it at this for now; we can talk more at the office tomorrow." After hanging up the phone, Harper looked at Benjamin and said, "Let's just go home. It's not the right time to go

just an excuse; you didn't have to take

worried Frank might

that? Didn't you say we

didn't respond. He just stepped on the accelerator, and the car sped

atmosphere was silent the

wronged. She hadn't said anything incorrectly, but

last night, everyone at

coddle him. She had figured it out. It was better to rip off the band-aid. If she appeased him, it would only make her more dependent; better to keep their

*****

Harper's company maintained its partnership

idea you were connected to the Mitchell family and such good friends with Mr. Martin. You should have told us earlier, and we could

a

to Benjamin was known only to their families and close friends, and to the outside world, it was a secret. Unexpectedly, Benjamin explained to others that they were just excellent friends. Although it wasn't a problem, it still

together. Frank brought up a sensitive topic. "Since you and Benjamin are getting