I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 26

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.

even grabbed her, forcing her to face him, and looked into her eyes. "You're

and her eyes

did he mean

never indeed been together?"

murmurs under his

rang, snapping him back to

It was Harper's phone.

The caller was Frank.

darkened when he saw

reaction, answered the phone in his

she used to talk to him, but now she seemed like a hedgehog showing its spines

made a faint smile

why, Benjamin suddenly suggested in a low tone, "Harper, since mom misunderstood us going out on a date, why don't we just stay

her eyes

phone. "Harper,

She then softly affirmed.

said, "You guys are getting a divorce, so why is

answer to that question

divorce, and Benjamin acted as if nothing was wrong. In Harper's mind, it must be because he didn't care that

it at this for now; we can talk more at the office tomorrow." After hanging up the phone, Harper looked

have to take

worried Frank might misunderstand

think that? Didn't you say

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

silent

felt wronged. She hadn't said anything

weren't ignoring each other like last night, everyone

was better to rip off the band-aid. If she appeased him, it would

*****

to Chris stepping in, Harper's company maintained its partnership with

agreement. Summit Realty explained their previous misunderstanding, "Ms. Mitchell, we're truly sorry. We had no idea you were connected to the Mitchell

a

to the outside world, it was a secret. Unexpectedly, Benjamin explained

had lunch together. Frank brought up a sensitive topic. "Since you and

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