I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 29

Chapter 29 Not Entirely Beyond Hope

Harper shook her head, "Lily, let's go eat. He's busy."

A flicker of indifference crossed her eyes.

He wouldn't have lunch with her. He only wanted to be with his beloved, Lauren.

She was nothing for Benjamin.

Harper laughed scornfully at herself, feeling utterly insignificant.

A man's disinterest can be so absolute.

She didn't even need to persist.

Lily booked the restaurant where they were dining.

It was an upscale establishment, a long-standing venue in Mayby, not far from the hospital.

They took a private booth and ordered three dishes and a soup.

It was the first time Lily and Harper had dined alone together, but there was no awkwardness at all, thanks to Lily's gentle nature and knack for conversation.

She asked Harper, "Is everything going smoothly at work? If you need anything, just reach out to Benjamin. If you're hesitant to talk to him, you can always come to me or Scott. We're here to support you."

Harper smiled in gratitude. "Thanks, Lily. Things are okay for now. Benjamin helped me out with a problem a few days ago."

"Really?" Lily was somewhat surprised. Harper nodded and confirmed, prompting Lily to comment, "It seems he's not beyond help after all."

Harper was briefly taken aback, while Lily simply smiled.

The food was served at that moment.

The two chatted over their meal, creating a particularly harmonious atmosphere.

The meal stretched over an hour as they playfully argued over who would pay the bill, but Harper ultimately prevailed.

the younger one, it's only right that I pay. Plus, treating you to dinner

last time she could

wanted to show her appreciation in her own

have to take me out more often. I need to enjoy some perks of being the mother-in-law." Harper just smiled, not

head out. Suddenly, a sweet, gentle female voice

turned around, their gaze not just on the woman

of them bumped

any emotion, a sign

surprised but quickly regained his composure, asking, "Mom, what are you and Harper

place, and we can't come? Lily replied,

been? I should have visited you at home right away, but

her tone gentle and unassuming, showing no sign of

and certainly, not everyone is eager to visit Martin Manor. By the way, does Ms. Davis know that this man

"Mrs. Martin, I..."

loss for words, instinctively glancing

her no chance

not arrogant or overbearing, but every softly spoken word of hers was

Is there something you can't say? Or do you know he's married and still cling to him? If that's the case, it's quite indecent of you,

were too cutting. It wasn't apparent

her lip and looking aggrieved, Lauren tugged at Benjamin's sleeve and murmured,

discuss this at home? Lauren is

Did I say something wrong?" Lily was visibly frustrated as she pulled Harper closer.

off guard by

Lily was always direct.

was overthinking, but

blamed her for coming

he blamed her for making

dare do anything to wrong Harper, then don't bother coming back to the Martin Manor." Benjamin knew he couldn't do anything about his own mother, aware that despite her seemingly

have you thought it through? Who is

expression was somber, and he remained silent for a long time,

don't pressure Benjamin. If you are upset because of me, then I apologize. It's all my

am speaking to my son. As an outsider and a

stiffened, and she was at a loss

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