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.

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 accident because of Lauren. But you thought it was my complaints to your family

Her words stung.

you yet, and you're already placing all the

does it matter whether I say it or not? Your eyes have

do you know what I'm

don't," Harper said

shouldn't doubt you. I just worry

words caught her off

always like this, so caring that it

she might have mistaken his

lowered her head,

to sense her hesitation. "Are you

"No," she responded calmly.

Benjamin believed her or

Benjamin to

the dinner, Benjamin and

asked his father, "Dad, should we interfere with Benjamin and

She wasn't welcome a year ago, and she won't be welcome a year from now." Paul's eyes

true, but we can't let her

always be a part of the family. Benjamin should be more careful with his marriage." Paul's tone was stern,

Lily exchanged glances but said

next. "Dad, we all adore Harper,

to take him back. If Benjamin let Harper leave him, he'll regret it for

pregnancy. He wanted to lash out at Benjamin

father's unease. "Dad, did Harper

him but

pregnant yet reluctant to inform her husband - Paul concluded that Benjamin had disgraced the Martin family. He wasn't treating

wanted to see Benjamin's reaction when he found

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minor upheaval as he remained absent. CEO's missing

Benjamin's discharge, he