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.

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

was that this might be the last time she could treat

show her

if my daughter-in-law is treating me, I won't say 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, as she wasn't sure

arms with Lily to head out. Suddenly, a sweet, gentle female voice called from behind, "Benjamin, you're so sweet to remember what I

not just on the woman speaking but also

of them bumped

slightly stiff, void of any emotion,

his composure, asking, "Mom, what

and we can't come? Lily replied, her tone sharp and her gaze

at home right away, but Benjamin was worried about my health, so we delayed. I

gentle and unassuming, showing no

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

"Mrs. Martin, I..."

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

gave her no

was indeed gentle, not arrogant or overbearing, but every

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

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

Benjamin's sleeve and murmured, "Benjamin, Mrs. Martin is right, it's

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

I say something wrong?" Lily was visibly frustrated as she pulled Harper closer. "Who is this?

guard by the sudden pull, was

Lily was always direct.

eyes were calm. Perhaps she was overthinking, but she felt a sense of blame in his

blamed

her for

forget, Paul is still in the hospital. If you dare do anything to wrong Harper, then don't bother coming back to the Martin

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

expression was somber, and he remained silent for a

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

Davis, I am speaking to my son. As an outsider and a bystander, you should not

stiffened, and she was at