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.

him, and looked into her eyes. "You're

cheeks flushed, and her eyes

did he mean

never

moans and murmurs under his kisses invaded his mind, along with her pleading voice, making his breathing grow

phone rang, snapping

It was Harper's phone.

The caller was Frank.

darkened when he saw the name on the

unaware of his reaction, answered the

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

smile appear on

misunderstood us going out on a date, why

was startled, her eyes

the phone. "Harper,

She then softly affirmed.

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

answer to

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

up the phone, Harper looked at Benjamin and said, "Let's

an excuse; you didn't have

you worried Frank might misunderstand something?"

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

didn't respond. He just stepped on the

atmosphere was silent

said anything

they weren't ignoring each other like last night, everyone

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

*****

company maintained its

"Ms. Mitchell, we're truly sorry. We had no idea you were connected to the Mitchell family and such good friends with Mr. Martin. You should have told us

just offered a faint

was a secret. Unexpectedly, Benjamin

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

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