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.

ask me to leave. After all, you two are still

did you

coming from his lips,

emotion, and her

what do

a hint

chuckled, "Regardless of whether it was me or not, you believe her.

you who said it. You can dislike me, you can ask

in distress, tears streaming

with a stern face, said softly, "Lauren,

"Benjamin, I'm grateful that you

go upstairs and

should

headed upstairs, there was a smile on her

Benjamin approached Harper,

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

may not know

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

Harper was stunned.

perfunctory remark, focusing all her attention

"You said Grandpa wants you to

"You didn't know?"

I should have

is he implying now? Does he think

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

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

after all, Grandpa is doing it for

kept watching her, discerning the truth from her

the reason you don't need my introduction because you can't forget your ex or because you already have someone else in

was at a

thought, "He thinks I don't need his help because I can't let go of my made-up ex or

Benjamin, you've thought so much, but have you ever considered

lips, choosing not to answer his question, simply gazing at him calmly. "Think what you want, I don't need your introductions. You