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.

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

and her

he mean

and Lauren never indeed been together?"

and murmurs under his kisses

cell phone rang,

It was Harper's phone.

The caller was Frank.

face darkened when he saw the

reaction, answered the phone in his

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

said made a faint smile

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

eyes lifting to meet

came through the phone.

She then softly affirmed.

guys are getting a divorce, so

didn't know the answer

it must be because he didn't care that he seemed so indifferent. Thinking about this made her feel

for now; we can talk more at the office tomorrow." After hanging up the phone, Harper looked at Benjamin and said, "Let's just

excuse; you didn't have to take it seriously," Harper said

Frank might misunderstand something?"

you think that? Didn't you say

on

atmosphere was silent

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

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

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

*****

Chris stepping in, Harper's company maintained its

We had no idea you were connected to the Mitchell family and such good friends with Mr. Martin. You should have told us earlier, and we

a faint smile

secret. Unexpectedly, Benjamin explained to others that they were just excellent friends. Although it wasn't a problem, it

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 to