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.

Benjamin, speaking softly, "It's okay, Harper is right. It's only natural for her to ask me to

did you ask Lauren

her name coming from his lips,

and her tone was

what do

a hint of displeasure in

chuckled, "Regardless of whether it was me or not, you believe her. So, there's no need to ask

it was clearly you who said it. You can dislike me, you can ask me to leave, but you can't

tears streaming down

face, said softly, "Lauren, no

up at Benjamin, Lauren said, "Benjamin,

go upstairs

you should rest early

was a smile on

Lauren left, Benjamin approached Harper, who

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

"Benjamin, we've been married for a year. You may not

didn't say it.

Harper was stunned.

all her attention on the

frowned, "You said Grandpa wants you to

"You didn't know?"

think I

of resignation, thinking, "What is he

for me. You don't need to worry about it. I haven't asked for

"Grandpa probably knows I'm expecting a baby and is concerned about my raising the child alone. But I don't need to start a new relationship before completely clearing Benjamin from

after all, Grandpa is doing it for my good. I

discerning the truth from

asked, "Is the reason you don't need my introduction because you can't forget your ex or because you already

at

"He thinks I don't need his help because I can't let go

you ever considered that the person I love is

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." "Harper, are