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.

a year, but how come when it comes

what, it's always me being

it all,

it clearly? He only loves Lauren. He can do anything for her. Don't persist anymore, it's

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

herself the excess, opting to remain

hungry, but with a

gentle voice, "Benjamin, try this. It's the same

to taste it, something he never responded to

Harper watched as he readily ate the

the

chuckle at

Harper was unsure if she slept or lay

next morning,

It was Lily calling.

answering, Harper said,

and asking for you. Can you come

was

of bed, not bothering to wake Benjamin who was still

said, "Of course. I'll be there soon. Take care

"Okay."

quickly freshened up and changed clothes before rushing

still early, and the Pineview Villa

voice from the ward. "These days have been unbearable. If it weren't for trying to keep

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

rascal seems to have lost his mind. If he misses out on a good wife like Harper, he's destined to be a bachelor for life," Paul exclaimed, his emotions running high. Lily said, "Dad, don't get

the room with

feel angry but just resigned and felt guilty. Paul, Scott, and Lily were trying to keep her around,

Harper knocked on the door

of them quickly composed themselves upon hearing the knock, but Harper didn't expose them. She observed Paul looking healthy and in good spirits, which

"Yes, Grandpa. Please take

Benjamin are fine, I will