I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 42 Unwilling to Divorce?

Frowning slightly, Benjamin fixed his eyes on Harper subconsciously and replied to Lauren's words in a low voice, "Did Harper tell you that we will go through the formalities tomorrow?"

"Yes, she informed me upon her return this morning. Is that right, Harper?"

Lauren turned to Harper with a gentle expression, not at all as aggressive as when they were alone.

However, Harper ignored her, cast a glance at her, and looked away.

Harper said nothing, so Lauren was embarrassed.

She whispered, "Benjamin, since you and Harper are going through the procedures, we'd better move out. You mentioned leaving the villa to Harper as part of the divorce settlement. If we stay here after your divorce, people might think we're taking advantage of Harper."

Benjamin was impatient, and his tone was indifferent. "Is that what you want?"

He was asking Harper.

They looked at each other. His deep eyes were icy cold, as if they could sting like frostbite.

Harper did not dodge and said, "After our divorce, I don't plan to live here. I will move out, so if a suitable place isn't found, you can continue to live here."

Benjamin owned a lot of real estate, so his statement about not having an appropriate residence for Lauren might have been merely an excuse.

Harper believed that he simply used such explanations as a way to be near his beloved constantly.

But it would soon have nothing to do with her. Thus, she wouldn't ask any more questions.

Probably, it was because of her answer that Benjamin was displeased with her all night.

He seemed very angry.

But Harper didn't know why.

After dinner, Benjamin went back to the study, and Harper entered the bedroom.

He didn't go back to the bedroom until late at night. As a result, Harper had no chance to talk to him.

While waiting, she felt sleepy and fell asleep.

next day soon followed

the morning, Benjamin came out

skipped breakfast and readied himself to leave. As he was about to get in the car, there was a woman's

and added, "Where are you

are going to the Courthouse to

you want to follow

I'd like to accompany

Lauren was expectant.

a moment and then said, "The Courthouse is not open yet. I have to go to the office now."

"Whatever."

agreement pleased Lauren so much that she quickly opened the car door and got into

was already seven o'clock in

She assumed

she came downstairs and didn't see him. She asked Draven, "Where is Benjamin?" "Benjamin went out early

a wave of sadness within her, like a ripple in the sea caused by a

he take Lauren so

they eager to celebrate

dull pain in her heart, like being bitten by ants. It

ate something and left the

the Courthouse to meet

in the

at the desk and focused on the documents in his hands while Lauren occupied the sofa

working hours of the Courthouse, which was now open, but he had no intention of heading out there. After much hesitation, she finally decided to remind him. "Benjamin, are you done?

at Benjamin softly,

time on his

dared not

through the formalities today anyway. I've waited for so long, so I don't need to rush

she remained silent and

glimpse of her bent head. With composure, he retrieved his phone, sent a brief message to someone, and returned his phone

minutes later, Curtis knocked on the office

board of directors has an emergency meeting, which requires

in quickly and looked at Benjamin seriously and

stood up

"Yes, it is."

sat on the sofa with dull eyes, and said, "Lauren, I'll arrange for someone to drive you home. If you have other plans, I can have the driver take you there, but