I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 32 Don't Persist Anymore

Benjamin's demeanor remained composed, his striking features casting a sense of unfamiliarity upon Harper.

He explained calmly, "She is just staying here temporarily until she finds a suitable place to move out."

Harper's retort was sharp. "Benjamin, your response might deceive me, but I don't believe that someone of your means can't find suitable accommodation for her. Or is it that Ms. Davis is too delicate, and only our home suits her?"

"Harper." Benjamin's voice was tinged with a hint of disappointment. "Lauren was hospitalized today. Even if arrangements were made, there couldn't be other place more comfortable than here. Can't you be a bit more generous and not be so narrow-minded?"

"Me? Narrow-minded?" Harper scoffed, realizing how ruthless one could be with mere words, shattering a person's spirit.

She took a breath, her sorrow threatening to spill over.

"You think this place suits her? Then I'll move out. Sooner or later, my space needs to be cleared for her."

Harper declared coldly before turning to head upstairs to pack her belongings.

Lauren hurriedly stepped in, trying to calm the situation. "Harper, can you please not be angry with Benjamin? I truly didn't mean to intrude. I had nowhere else to go, and due to my own circumstances, Benjamin was concerned for my safety and allowed me to stay temporarily. Rest assured, I'll move out as soon as I find a place."

"What do you mean, Ms. Davis? Do you expect me to welcome you like Benjamin does?" Harper's tone was laced with sarcasm.

"That's not what I meant," Lauren replied, looking crestfallen.

Harper chuckled, "Then what do you mean? Should I clear out now to satisfy you? Why don't you teach me, Ms. Davis, how I should proceed?"

Harper didn't know Lauren's nature, but Harper knew one thing. Even if they were on the brink of divorce, one shouldn't barge in before it was finalized.

She thought, "We're all women, why can't she left me with a bit of dignity?"

Lauren's silence in response to Harper's probing questions spoke volumes, her pitiful expression on full display.

Benjamin, with furrowed brows and an intense gaze, said, "Harper, I never intended for Lauren to stay here indefinitely. Even if we divorce, Pineview Villa will be yours. Can you please stop pressing on like this?"

Harper looked at him in disbelief.

at least a year, but how come when it comes to

matter what, it's always me being

futility of it all, she chose

her. Don't persist anymore, it's pointless. In the end, the only

than cling to a marriage and a man who no longer reciprocated her feelings. In this way, he could still be the same person in her heart. The usual dinner for two had now become a trio,

the excess, opting to

but with a baby

voice, "Benjamin, try this.

even pushed the dish towards Benjamin, encouraging him to taste it, something he never

Harper watched as he readily ate

thought, "So, the taste preferences are

couldn't help but chuckle at

a blur for her. Harper was unsure if

next morning, her

It was Lily calling.

Harper

is awake and asking for you. Can

voice was filled with

out of bed, not bothering to

soon. Take care of Grandpa for now, I'll be

"Okay."

up, Harper quickly freshened up and changed clothes before rushing out of the

and the Pineview Villa was

arrived at the hospital in no time and overheard Paul's deep voice from the ward. "These days have been unbearable. If it weren't for trying

responded, "Dad, it's my fault for not disciplining Benjamin

bachelor for life," Paul exclaimed, his emotions running high. Lily said, "Dad, don't get upset, we will definitely have a good talk with Benjamin later. You lie down

room with a

Paul, Scott, and Lily were trying to keep her around, but

knocked on the

hearing the knock, but Harper didn't expose them. She observed Paul looking healthy and in good spirits, which put her at ease. Paul waved her over. "Harper, worried

take care of

as long as you and Benjamin are fine, I will feel comfortable everywhere,"