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.

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

cheeks flushed, and

did he mean

she and Lauren never

and murmurs under his kisses invaded his mind,

then, a cell phone rang, snapping

It was Harper's phone.

The caller was Frank.

darkened when he saw the

answered the phone in his presence, "Hello,

how she used to talk to him, but now she

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

mom misunderstood us going out on a date, why

was startled, her eyes lifting

through the phone.

She then softly affirmed.

divorce,

the answer to that

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

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 the right time to go to a movie."

you didn't have to

Frank might misunderstand something?"

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

on the accelerator, and

atmosphere was silent

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

night, everyone at Pineview Villa could sense

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

*****

company maintained its partnership with Summit

two companies officially signed their cooperation agreement. Summit Realty explained their previous misunderstanding, "Ms. Mitchell, we're truly sorry. We had no idea you were connected to the Mitchell family and such good friends with Mr.

just offered a faint smile in

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

Frank had lunch together. Frank brought up a sensitive topic. "Since you and Benjamin are getting a divorce, are you planning to