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.

is right. It's only natural for her to ask me to leave. After all, you two are still married, and I'm just an outsider.

"Harper, did you ask

her name coming from his lips, Harper

any emotion, and her tone was flat. "Does it matter if

what do

a hint of displeasure

it was me or not, you believe her. So, there's no

said it. You can dislike me, you can ask me to leave, but you can't twist

streaming down her face, looked truly

with a stern face, said softly, "Lauren, no one can force you to

said, "Benjamin, I'm grateful that

upstairs

should rest

there was a smile on

Benjamin approached Harper, who continued to ignore

"Harper, I've made it clear to you. Lauren staying here is temporary. Once I arrange things, she'll move out. Why do you have to push her

we've been married for a year. You may not know me well, but I'll own up

ready to leave. But Benjamin stopped her, asking, "Fine, I can believe you didn't say

Harper was stunned.

focusing all her attention on

Grandpa wants you

"You didn't know?"

you think I

resignation, thinking, "What is he implying

about it. I haven't asked for this, so you can just pretend you

a baby and is concerned about my raising the child alone. But I

it for my good.

simply kept watching her, discerning the truth from

you can't

was at

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

but have you ever

calmly. "Think what you want, I don't need your introductions. You can use that time to spend