I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 57 He Loved Someone Else

Paul looked at Harper kindly. "Harper, he didn't treat you, did he? I can see it clearly. If he treated you right, you wouldn't be seeking a divorce, let alone considering your pregnancy as a secret. It's evident that he's failed as a husband.

We value family relationships deeply. Neither his grandmother nor his parents nor I have ever had marital issues. I sometimes wonder if he's been influenced by the wrong people."

Paul forced a smile, his heart heavy with concern.

Harper looked uneasy. "Please don't say that. It's not entirely his fault. It's just that we're not compatible."

"You don't need to defend him. I've known him since he was a child. Harper, if he had been a good husband, you wouldn't be so hesitant to give him another chance. Tell him about the pregnancy, or not is your own decision. Whatever you choose, I will support you."

Harper fell silent, torn between conflicting emotions.

Telling Benjamin meant that she couldn't push him out of her life even after they divorced.

But keeping it as a secret seemed too selfish.

She was in a dilemma.

After a long pause, she finally said, "Okay, Grandpa, I understand."

"Good girl, Benjamin should have cherished you more," Paul said.

Harper smiled and shook her head.

Since Paul needed to take his medicine, Harper left the room first.

As she closed the door, a tall figure blocked her path.

Their eyes met, but she looked away first.

Benjamin studied her intently. "What did you discuss with Grandpa?"

"Nothing important."

"Really?"

He seemed skeptical.

as she remembered Paul's earlier questions about the car accident. She raised her head, meeting Benjamin's gaze with indifference. "Whether you believe me or not is up to you. Regardless of what I say, you'll think it is me betraying you behind your back. You had an

Her words stung.

haven't accused you yet, and you're already placing all the blame

I say it or not? Your eyes have already gave

do you know

said it

closer, whispering in her ear, "I shouldn't doubt you.

caught her

like this, so caring

Lauren, she might have

her

hesitation.

"No," she responded calmly.

believed her or not, he

leading Benjamin to suspect that Harper

the dinner, Benjamin and Harper headed

we interfere with Benjamin

family. She wasn't welcome a year ago, and she won't be

"That's true, but we can't let her keep around Benjamin. She might

a part of the family. Benjamin should

Lily exchanged glances but

"Dad, we all adore Harper, and want her to stay in the

not want to take him back. If Benjamin let Harper leave him, he'll regret

to Harper's pregnancy. He wanted to lash out at Benjamin so he could understand how deeply his betrayal hurt Harper's

father's unease. "Dad, did Harper

at him but remained

reluctant to inform her husband - Paul concluded that Benjamin had disgraced the Martin family. He wasn't treating his wife well, then he didn't deserve to

to see Benjamin's reaction when he found

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hospital, the Martin Group faced a minor upheaval as he remained absent. CEO's missing caused speculation among

day after Benjamin's discharge, he returned to work as