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 wife.

flushed, and her eyes darted

did he mean by

she and Lauren never indeed been together?" Harper

and murmurs under his kisses invaded his

then, a cell phone rang, snapping him back to

It was Harper's phone.

The caller was Frank.

he saw the name on

of his reaction, answered the phone

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

a faint smile appear on Harper's face, irritating

since mom misunderstood us going out on a

eyes

through the phone. "Harper, are you with

She then softly affirmed.

are getting a divorce, so why is he acting like

the answer to that

mind, it must be because he didn't care that he seemed

"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 not

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

Frank might misunderstand something?"

replied, "Why would you think that? Didn't

respond. He just stepped on the accelerator, and the car sped

silent the

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

other like last night, everyone

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

*****

to Chris stepping in, Harper's company maintained its

you were connected to

a faint smile in

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

brought up a sensitive topic. "Since you