I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

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.

I

wanted to say was that this might be the last time she could treat her to a meal. Lily had

wanted to show her appreciation

no longer insisted but laughed. "Alright, if my daughter-in-law is treating me, I won't say no. But you'll have to take me out more

to head out. Suddenly, a sweet, gentle female voice

voice. They turned around, their gaze not just on the woman speaking but also on the man beside

four of them bumped

face was slightly stiff, void of any

but quickly regained his composure, asking, "Mom, what are

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

visited you at home right away, but Benjamin was worried about my health, so

tone gentle and

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

"Mrs. Martin, I..."

words,

her no chance

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

don't you answer? 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, Ms. Davis.

idea what to say as Lily's words were too cutting. It wasn't apparent from her tone, but she

aggrieved, Lauren tugged at Benjamin's sleeve and murmured, "Benjamin,

said, "Mom, can we discuss this at home? Lauren is still recovering

frustrated as she pulled Harper closer. "Who is this? Tell me, Benjamin,

caught off guard by the

Lily was always direct.

Benjamin's gaze; his eyes were calm. Perhaps she was

blamed her for

for

to wrong Harper, then don't bother coming back to the Martin Manor." Benjamin knew he couldn't do anything about his

thought it through? Who is

silent

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

I am speaking to my son. As an outsider and

face stiffened, and she was at a loss for