I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 37 Agree to Their Divorce

Harper thought, "Judging from his air of travel-worn fatigue, he should have just returned, yet here he is at the hospital with Lauren right away.

How considerate."

Benjamin gazed at Paul. "Grandpa..."

"Do you even see me as your grandpa? I bet you can't wait for me to drop dead." Paul cut him off bluntly.

"Grandpa, I never thought that way. Please don't say that," Benjamin tried to explain.

Paul ignored him.

Scott quickly intervened. "Dad, your health is more important. Don't get worked up over him." Then, he gave Benjamin a cold glance. "You said you were on a business trip, so what's the deal now?"

"I just got back. Lauren wasn't feeling well, so I brought her to the doctor. I thought with you, Mom, and Harper here, I could visit Grandpa at the manor tonight."

"I don't need it. Don't bother visiting me. Maybe I'll live longer if you don't," Paul mocked.

Benjamin looked helpless, unable to defend himself against Paul's accusations, silently letting Paul vent.

Normally, Harper would have spoken up to defuse the situation, but today, she remained silent, showing no intention of speaking a word for Benjamin.

She had no idea what to say, given that she only found out about his business trip from someone else, and now his return left her even more clueless.

Paul took Harper's silence as evidence of Benjamin mistreating her.

Paul coldly remarked, "See, you've hurt Harper's feelings. In the past, she would immediately plead for you with just a word or two, but now you've chilled her heart so much that she won't even speak up for you. Benjamin, did your father and I teach you to mistreat your own wife like this?"

Lauren also joined them, smiling gently at everyone.

But no one paid her any attention.

her lip, continuing, "Sir Martin, you're discharged today. Are you

snorted, "What? Are you

to explain, "I never thought that

in front of me. I may be old, but I'm not blind. I won't be blind like certain people, unable to tell right from wrong." Paul's words were

but now it was completely different, which surprised her. Yet, it was oddly

had finally found some relief

grew increasingly tense, and after a while, Lauren softly said, "Sir Martin, I'm sorry for

away from me. You're making

speak up for her, but

to take a

many people here. I'll have

You want to make decisions for

"I didn't mean that."

care what you mean. You better be at dinner tonight,

gentle expression. "Harper, let's go. Don't let certain people affect our mood." Harper nodded gently, then

a word. Clearly,

your own affairs quickly, or I'll handle it for you."

suddenly spoke up. "Benjamin, Sir Martin is upset. Do you want to go back?" Benjamin turned his gaze towards Lauren and gently replied, "No need. Didn't you say you weren't feeling well? Let's go, I'll accompany you to see the doctor." Lauren nodded, but there was no softening in

"Benjamin, I have a terrible headache. I keep recalling scenes

hence

help but wonder if Benjamin stayed to continue accompanying her because of what

couldn't quite grasp his thoughts, feeling completely

evening, the sky was already

Martin Manor was filled with laughter and joy, and Paul

was already set

Benjamin looked at the people

his voice, everyone seemed to ignore

also spoke. "Harper,