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.

and looked into her eyes. "You're

and

did he mean by

and Lauren never indeed been

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

a cell phone rang, snapping him back

It was Harper's phone.

The caller was Frank.

when he saw the name

reaction, answered

to talk to him, but now she seemed like

Frank said made a faint smile appear on Harper's face, irritating

in a low tone, "Harper, since mom misunderstood us going out

startled, her eyes

the phone. "Harper, are you with

She then softly affirmed.

guys are getting a divorce, so why

know the answer

nothing was wrong. In Harper's mind, it must be because he didn't

sober and calm, she told Frank, "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

didn't have to take it seriously,"

might misunderstand

she replied, "Why would you think that? Didn't you say we shouldn't involve

stepped on the accelerator, and the car sped

silent the whole

wronged. She hadn't said anything incorrectly, but he was upset

like last night, everyone at Pineview Villa could sense Benjamin's

It was better to rip off the band-aid. If she

*****

company

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

offered a

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.

resolving this issue, Harper and Frank had lunch together. Frank brought up a sensitive topic. "Since you and Benjamin are getting a divorce, are you planning