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?"

was beginning to realize that she no longer

made the atmosphere

tableware to the table. Seeing them deep in conversation, he quickly withdrew without saying a

going to have Italian food with Lauren, so you deliberately brought mom along? Haven't I made it clear that during this marriage, I wouldn't do

Harper was speechless.

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 supposed to know you'd

watched her intently as if weighing

mention she wanted to eat Italian food when I

not wanting to explain further as it seemed

demonstrated at any time and in any

was normal for a couple. She now realized it was because Lauren

was experiencing now was the actual state of her marriage

she had tried countless times to save this marriage and hold on to Benjamin, but it was

letting it end in his contempt, she preferred to cut it off cleanly

meal was far from enjoyable. Benjamin's doubts and 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 when

taking her

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

shook her head. "You handle it,"

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 with the Martin Group for the next six months, which means we'll inevitably run

taken aback for a moment. "What

"About the divorce."

worked hard to secure it, we must continue. This collaboration will bring huge profits to the

no matter what, she must leave a way out for the company's

was her principle and bottom

scholarly face carrying

while, he said, "Alright, I will support

her lips together, knowing Frank's thoughts well. She whispered, "Frank, actually, you don't have to keep sacrificing yourself

this may be a sacrifice, but

that there was no need for any pressure, and she shouldn't feel guilty because it was his choice,