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.

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

said, "Harper, did you

from his lips,

was expressionless, devoid of any emotion, and her

do

darkened, a hint of

was me or not,

dislike me, you can ask me to

head bowed in distress, tears streaming down her face,

a stern face, said softly, "Lauren, no one

said, "Benjamin, I'm grateful

go upstairs

should rest

was a smile on

left, Benjamin approached 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 away?" Harper

been married for a year. You may not know

laptop, ready to 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

Harper was stunned.

perfunctory remark, focusing all her attention on the latter half of

frowned, "You said Grandpa wants you to set me

"You didn't know?"

I should

thinking, "What is he implying now? Does

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

about my raising the child

is doing it

her, discerning the truth from her

my introduction because you can't forget your

at

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

you've thought so much, but have you ever considered that the person I

want, I don't need your introductions. You can use that time