I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 35 The Person I Love

Harper was utterly speechless.

She thought to herself, "Is Lauren picking a fight with me because Benjamin isn't home?

Huh.

Wasn't she all sweet and gentle before? Why the sudden change when Benjamin's not around?

Does she really think I'll just let her get away with it?"

Harper responded, "Lauren, so it's my fault that he's coming home late? Maybe you should reflect on yourself. Perhaps he just doesn't want to see you. After all, he used to come home on time before you moved in."

Of course, this was just Harper firing back at Lauren.

In reality, Benjamin had never been able to come home on time before. But Harper never dared to meddle in his affairs.

Just the fact that he was coming back was already a relief for her.

Thinking back, Harper realized she was easily satisfied.

But even this simple satisfaction seemed to be slipping away.

After speaking her mind, Harper ignored Lauren, focusing solely on her computer screen.

It wasn't clear how much time had passed when, suddenly, Lauren began to sob. "Harper, I'm sorry. I know I've been in the wrong. I shouldn't have come here to disturb you and Benjamin. You're right to ask me to leave. I'll move out now."

As Lauren cried, Harper was left bewildered.

She thought, "What is going on with this woman?"

Before Harper could make sense of it all, a deep voice cut through the tension. "What's going on here?"

Harper finally understood.

She squinted slightly, not saying a word, just giving a glance at Benjamin before refocusing on her computer screen.

natural for her to ask me to leave. After

"Harper, did you

coming from his lips, Harper finally looked

emotion, and her tone was flat. "Does it

do

hint of displeasure

whether it was me or not, you believe her.

me, you can

distress, tears streaming

stern face, said softly, "Lauren, no one can force

up at Benjamin, Lauren said, "Benjamin, I'm grateful that you

go upstairs

should

was a

Lauren left, Benjamin approached Harper, who continued to

it clear to you. Lauren staying here is temporary. Once I arrange things, she'll move out.

year. You may not know me well,

leave. But Benjamin stopped her, asking, "Fine, I can believe you didn't say it. But did you know that Grandpa wants me to set you up with someone before we

Harper was stunned.

all her attention on the latter half

frowned, "You said Grandpa wants you

"You didn't know?"

I should have

resignation, thinking, "What is he implying now?

me. You don't need to worry about it. I haven't asked for this, so you can

my raising the child alone. But I don't need to start a new relationship before completely clearing Benjamin

Grandpa is doing it for my good. I can't

simply kept watching her, discerning the truth

need my introduction because you can't forget

at a

help because I can't let go of my made-up ex or because I

much, but have you

question, simply gazing at him calmly. "Think what you want, I don't need your introductions. You can use that time to spend more with your Ms. Davis."