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.

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.

haven't accused you yet, and you're already placing all the blame on me. Harper, when did

it or not? Your

know what

said it

her ear, "I shouldn't doubt you. I just worry too much. Don't be

gentle words caught her

always like this, so caring that it

for Lauren, she

lowered her head, remaining

to sense her hesitation. "Are you

"No," she responded calmly.

believed her or not, he

Lauren again, leading Benjamin to

the dinner, Benjamin and Harper

"Dad, should we interfere with

welcome a year

we can't let her

long enough. Even if they divorce, Harper will always be a part of the family. Benjamin should be more careful with his marriage." Paul's

exchanged glances but said

"Dad, we all adore Harper, and want her

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

thoughts turned to Harper's pregnancy. He wanted to lash out at

sensed his father's unease. "Dad, did Harper say something

him

- Paul concluded that Benjamin

wanted to see Benjamin's reaction when he

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

discharge, he returned to work as