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.

and looked into her eyes. "You're my

cheeks flushed, and

he mean

and Lauren never

gaze. Images of her stifled moans and murmurs under his kisses invaded his mind, along with her pleading voice, making his breathing

a cell phone rang, snapping him back to

It was Harper's phone.

The caller was Frank.

saw the name

Harper, unaware of his reaction, answered the phone

was gentle, exactly how she used to talk to him, but now she

faint smile

suddenly suggested in a low tone, "Harper, since mom misunderstood

her eyes lifting

came through the phone. "Harper, are you

She then softly affirmed.

"You guys are getting a divorce,

the answer to that question

divorce, and Benjamin acted as if nothing was wrong. In Harper's mind, it must

more 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 said, "Let's just go home. It's not

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

Frank might misunderstand something?"

Didn't you say we shouldn't involve

on the accelerator, and

atmosphere was silent the

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

weren't ignoring each other like last night, everyone at Pineview Villa could

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

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to Chris stepping in, Harper's company maintained its partnership with Summit

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 could have

a faint

and to the outside world, it was a secret. Unexpectedly, Benjamin explained to others that they were just excellent friends.

Frank brought up a sensitive topic. "Since you and Benjamin are