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.

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

time she could treat her to a meal. Lily had been incredibly

wanted to show her

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, as she wasn't sure if there would ever be

female voice called from

their gaze not

bumped into

void of any emotion, a sign she

regained his composure, asking, "Mom, what

come? Lily

home right away, but Benjamin was worried

head bowed, her tone gentle and unassuming,

and certainly, not everyone is eager to visit Martin Manor.

"Mrs. Martin, I..."

words, instinctively glancing at Benjamin

Lily gave her no chance to seek

but every softly spoken word of

him? If that's the case, it's quite indecent of you, Ms. Davis. If word gets out, given your past status, it would

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

Lauren tugged at Benjamin's sleeve and murmured, "Benjamin, Mrs. Martin is

and he said, "Mom, can we discuss this at home?

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

caught off guard by the sudden

Lily was always direct.

calm. Perhaps she was overthinking, but she felt

must be blamed

her for making Lauren

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, aware that despite her seemingly gentle appearance,

pressed on, "So, have you thought it through?

somber, and he remained silent for

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

son. As an

stiffened, and she was at

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