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.

younger one, it's only right that I

say was that this might be the last time she could treat her

wanted to show her

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. I need to enjoy some perks of being the mother-in-law." Harper just smiled, not saying anything, as she wasn't sure

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

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

of them bumped

any emotion, a sign she

quickly regained his composure, asking,

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

home right away, but Benjamin was worried about

gentle and unassuming, showing no sign of

is eager to visit Martin Manor. By the way, does Ms. Davis know

"Mrs. Martin, I..."

loss for words,

gave her no chance to

arrogant or overbearing, but every softly spoken word of hers

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, it's

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

tugged at Benjamin's sleeve and

discuss this at home? Lauren

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

guard by the sudden

Lily was always direct.

calm. Perhaps she was overthinking,

blamed

her for making Lauren feel

hospital. If you dare do anything to wrong Harper, then don't bother coming back

you thought it through? Who

expression was somber, and he remained silent for a long time, his thoughts

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

an outsider and a bystander, you should not interrupt,

face stiffened, and she was at a loss