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.

said, "Lily, as the younger one, it's only right that I pay. Plus, treating you to dinner motivates

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

she wanted to show her appreciation in 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, as she wasn't sure if there would ever be another

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

around, their gaze not just on the woman speaking but

of them bumped into each other

any emotion, a sign she

was surprised but quickly regained his composure, asking, "Mom, what

can't come? Lily replied, her tone

at home right away, but Benjamin was worried about my health, so

head bowed, her tone gentle and unassuming, showing

everyone is eager

"Mrs. Martin, I..."

a loss for words, instinctively glancing at Benjamin beside

no

overbearing, but every softly

know he's married and still cling to him? If that's the case, it's quite indecent of you, Ms. Davis. If word gets out, given your past status, it would

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

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

this at home? Lauren is still recovering and shouldn't get

I done now? Did I say something wrong?" Lily was visibly frustrated as she pulled Harper closer.

by the sudden pull,

Lily was always direct.

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

must be blamed her for

he blamed her for making

the hospital. If you dare do anything to wrong Harper, then don't bother coming back to the Martin Manor." Benjamin

you thought it through? Who is Harper

somber, and he remained silent for a

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

to my son. As an outsider and a bystander, you should not

was at