I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 33 Introduce Someone to Harper

Harper hesitated, looking down at the floor, her mind subconsciously drifting to the fact that Lauren was still living at Pineview Villa.

Instead of telling Paul, she simply shook her head and smiled, "No."

Harper didn't want to worry Paul. Even though this hospital stay was a ploy to deal with Benjamin, she wouldn't risk Paul's health in any way.

"If he dares to bother you, just let me know. I'll handle him," Paul said firmly.

His eyes filled with the love of an elder as he looked at Harper.

"Okay, I know you always have my back, Grandpa," Harper replied with a smile.

She patted Paul's leg, but the combination of skipping breakfast and the strong smell of disinfectant in the ward made her suddenly feel queasy. Without warning, Harper rushed to the bathroom and vomited. After emptying her stomach, Harper felt a sense of relief.

She washed her face before returning to Paul's side.

Paul watched her closely and asked in a low voice, "Harper, what's wrong with you?"

She shook her head calmly. "I'm fine, Grandpa. Probably just caught a cold these past few days. Don't worry."

Though Paul didn't say anything, he continued to watch her closely. "Harper, are you hiding something from me?" Harper froze.

She was never good at lying, especially to Paul, who loved her unconditionally.

She bit her lip and replied with a smile, "Grandpa, what are you talking about? How could I possibly hide anything from you?"

"Harper, even though we haven't spent much time together, I know you're a good kid. Whatever it is, you can tell me. I'll always be on your side."

"Grandpa, I really am fine. Please don't worry," Harper insisted, causing Paul to fall silent.

After a long pause, he finally said, "Since you're feeling unwell, and you're here in the hospital, let the doctor take a look. It'll ease my mind."

Paul reached for his phone to make the call, but Harper hesitated and stopped him, looking conflicted and hesitant. "Grandpa, I really don't need a doctor. Please don't ask anymore, okay?" "Harper, don't you trust even me?"

Harper fell silent, sitting quietly with a pale, somber expression.

she spoke in a clear, steady

seemed to be still at

I decided to

Paul asked, his face

Paul, saying, "Grandpa, can you promise not to tell Benjamin? I don't want to use a

child will be born.

Paul remained silent.

felt uneasy, but

could lie to everyone

her pregnancy a secret, she wouldn't blame

Harper hoped Paul

Paul spoke. "Harper, did Benjamin do something to hurt

shook her head. "No, Grandpa, please don't think

but I'm not blind," Paul sighed, "If he really divorces you, he'll regret it. Lauren is no simple woman, not someone who leads a peaceful life. If she had half your character,

such a good wife like you. He

tell me if anything happens. As long as I'm around, I won't

welling

you, really

one to cry easily, but Paul's unconditional kindness overwhelmed

hospital room door swung open, revealing Lily and Scott returning

them saw Harper in tears, her head bowed, while Paul looked at her with

cheeks and forced a smile, saying, "It's

changed the subject, but Benjamin's eyes

"What was

he could dwell on it, Lily called Harper over. "Harper, come and have

passing by Benjamin, her gaze

thought, "Despite living under the same roof, we came to

a terrible wife,

as he

feeling,

him, showing no signs

angry," Benjamin said, looking

don't want me to be angry, then leave. If I don't see you, I won't get angry," Paul said coldly,