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.

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

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

wanted to show her

no. But you'll have to take me out more often. I need to enjoy some perks of being the mother-in-law." Harper just smiled, not saying anything,

gentle female voice called from

and Lily instantly recognized the voice. They turned around, their gaze not just on the woman speaking but

four of them bumped into each other

slightly stiff, void of any

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

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

How have you been? I should have visited you at home right away, but Benjamin was worried about

and unassuming, showing no sign of

to come to our house, and certainly, not everyone is eager to visit Martin Manor. By the way, does

"Mrs. Martin, I..."

words, instinctively glancing at Benjamin beside

her no chance

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

continued, "Ms. Davis, 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

bowed, had no idea what to say as Lily's words were too cutting. It wasn't apparent from her tone,

lip and looking aggrieved, Lauren tugged at Benjamin's sleeve and murmured, "Benjamin, Mrs. Martin is right, it's my

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

I done now? Did I say something wrong?" Lily was visibly frustrated as she pulled Harper closer. "Who is this? Tell me, Benjamin, who is

caught off guard by the sudden pull, was

Lily was always direct.

eyes were calm. Perhaps she was

must be blamed her for coming

he blamed her for making Lauren

interacted, and Lily said, "Benjamin, don't forget, 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,

"So, have you thought it through? Who is

somber, and he remained silent for a long time, his

please don't pressure Benjamin. If you are upset because of

As an

face stiffened, and she was