I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 31 Lauren Moves In

Harper looked up at him. "How could that be?"

"What are you trying to say now?"

"I didn't do anything."

"We usually eat together, but today I didn't hear from you at all. Did you fulfill your duties as a wife?"

Benjamin's words were sharp, filled with profound dissatisfaction.

Harper responded with a resigned smile, "Benjamin, you can neglect your own health for Ms. Davis, how am I supposed to know if you'll come home for dinner? Besides, if I call you, I can't be sure Ms. Davis won't answer. Why should I bother calling if it might be her?"

Harper was still upset about last night's incident because he had disregarded his health, something Harper couldn't let go of.

But Benjamin didn't see it that way.

Benjamin said, "Are you mad at me because of what happened at the restaurant?"

"Are you talking about how you chose to dine with Ms. Davis instead of Lily and me or how she hugged you right in front of us?"

Benjamin shouldn't have brought it up, but he did, deliberately.

It was like rubbing salt into Harper's wounds, and it hurt her deeply.

Benjamin narrowed his eyes and said calmly, "It was just a misunderstanding. Did you expect me to let her fall without helping her?"

"I didn't say that."

"But isn't that what you mean?"

"Benjamin, if you think so poorly of me, why bother explaining it was just a misunderstanding?"

that

made the atmosphere

to the table. Seeing them deep in conversation, he quickly

food with Lauren, so you deliberately brought mom

Harper was speechless.

disbelief and asked, "So you're saying I intentionally brought Lily? Benjamin, you can favor Lauren, but you can't wrong me like this. It was Lily chose the restaurant; how was I

her intently as if weighing the truth of her

mention she wanted to eat Italian food when I was on

it, she said, not wanting to explain further as it seemed pointless. After all, he had already made up his mind about her,

be clearly demonstrated at any time and in any

marriage, respectful yet distant, had almost fooled her into thinking this was normal for a couple. She now realized it was because Lauren

was experiencing now was the actual state

this marriage and hold on to Benjamin, but it was fruitless, for his eyes held only

it end in his contempt, she

misunderstandings had entirely ruined Harper's appetite. Harper felt sick both emotionally and physically. And she spat out everything she ate. Of course, she made sure to avoid Benjamin

taking her car instead of asking Benjamin

contract we've signed with Summit Realty, Harper. Would you like to take a look?" Frank asked, handing her the

her head. "You handle it,"

the chair in front of his desk. He looked at Harper intently and asked, "In a couple of days, we'll be meeting with the head of Summit Realty at the Martin Group to submit our designs. We'll be working closely

aback for a

"About the divorce."

secure it, we must continue. This collaboration will bring huge profits to the company. Even if I leave Mayby

must leave a way out for

was her principle

his gentle and scholarly face carrying a hint of mysterious

said, "Alright, I will support your every

thoughts well. She whispered, "Frank, actually, you don't have to

everyone insists on certain things. For you, this

had told her a long time ago that there was no need for any pressure, and she shouldn't feel guilty because it was his choice, unrelated to anyone else. Harper said no more, her eyes meeting Frank's in a glance, both of