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.

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

be the last time she could treat her to a meal. Lily had been incredibly kind to

she wanted to show her appreciation in her

treating me, I won't say no. But you'll have to take me out more often. I need to

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

turned around, their gaze not

four of them bumped into each other

slightly stiff, void of any emotion, a sign she

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

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

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

gentle and unassuming,

deference. She said coolly, "There's no need to come to our house, 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 at

Lily gave her no

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

him? If that's the

as Lily's words were too

tugged at Benjamin's sleeve and

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

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

Lily was always direct.

calm. Perhaps she was overthinking, but she felt a

must be blamed her

he blamed her for making Lauren

wrong Harper, then don't bother coming back to the Martin Manor." Benjamin

pressed on, "So, have you thought it through? Who is Harper

he remained silent for a long

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

speaking to my son. As an outsider and a

face stiffened, and she was at

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