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.

day soon followed the dreamless

about six o'clock in the morning, Benjamin came out of the master

skipped breakfast and readied himself to leave. As he was about to get in the car, there was a woman's voice. "Benjamin, are you going out?" Benjamin

yes and added, "Where

to the Courthouse to apply for divorce today. Can I go with

"Do you want to follow us

it okay? 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." "Well, it doesn't matter. I can

"Whatever."

that she quickly opened the car door and got into the

was already seven o'clock in the morning

in bed. She

washing up and changing her clothes, she came downstairs and didn't see him. She asked Draven, "Where is Benjamin?"

Harper replied calmly. Yet, there was a wave of sadness within her, like a

he take

eager to

a dull pain in her heart, like being bitten by ants. It was subtle yet enough

and left

go directly to the Courthouse to meet her after having fun with Lauren, she drove

and Lauren were in the president's office on the top floor of the

while Lauren occupied

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? Can

Benjamin softly, and her voice was

raised his hand, glanced at the time on his watch, and said, "Wait a

not say

thought, "They will go through the formalities today anyway. I've waited for so long, so I don't need to rush for an

remained silent

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

dozen minutes later, Curtis knocked

emergency meeting, which requires your presence now. I'm afraid you

quickly and looked at Benjamin seriously and

up immediately.

"Yes, it is."

for this morning." After ordering in an indifferent voice, he turned to Lauren, who sat on the sofa with dull eyes, and said, "Lauren, I'll arrange for someone to drive you home. If you