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.

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

really wanted to say was that this might be the last time she could treat

her appreciation in

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 often.

sweet, gentle female voice called from behind, "Benjamin, you're so sweet to remember what I

They turned around, their gaze not

bumped into each

any

his composure, asking, "Mom, what are you and Harper

can't come? Lily replied, her tone sharp

home right away, but Benjamin was worried about my health, so we delayed. I hope you're not upset with

and unassuming, showing no sign of

to our house, and certainly, not everyone is eager to

"Mrs. Martin, I..."

was at a loss for words, instinctively glancing at Benjamin beside

no chance to

but every

why 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,

as Lily's words were too cutting. It wasn't apparent from her tone,

Benjamin's sleeve and

discuss this at home? Lauren is still recovering and shouldn't get too upset. Please don't be

done now? Did I say something wrong?" Lily was visibly frustrated as she

caught off guard by the sudden pull, was

Lily was always direct.

was overthinking, but she felt a sense of blame

be blamed her for coming

her for making Lauren feel

Paul is still in the hospital. If you 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

you thought it

he remained silent

you are upset because of me, then I apologize. It's all my

son. As an outsider

was at a loss for

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