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.

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

flushed, and

he mean

and Lauren never indeed

of her stifled moans and murmurs under his kisses invaded his mind, along

then, a cell phone rang, snapping

It was Harper's phone.

The caller was Frank.

saw the name

Harper, unaware of his reaction, answered the phone

gentle, exactly how she used to talk to him,

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

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

her eyes lifting to meet

came through the phone.

She then softly affirmed.

divorce,

answer to that

about to divorce, and Benjamin acted as if nothing was wrong. In Harper's mind, it must be because he didn't care that he seemed so indifferent. Thinking about this made her feel

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

was just an excuse; you didn't have to take

might misunderstand

would you think that? Didn't you

He just stepped on the

silent the

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

like last night,

to rip off the band-aid. If she appeased him, it would only make her more

*****

in, Harper's company maintained its partnership

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

just offered a faint smile

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 hurt her

sensitive topic. "Since you and Benjamin are getting a divorce,