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.

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.

Her words stung.

frowned. "I haven't accused you yet, and you're already placing all the blame

I say it or not? Your

you know

don't," Harper said it with

doubt you. I just worry too

words caught her off

was always like this, so caring that it could be

Harper hadn't known about his feelings for Lauren, she might have mistaken his tenderness for love every

lowered her head, remaining

sense her hesitation. "Are you angry

"No," she responded calmly.

or not, he didn't press

again, leading Benjamin to suspect that Harper had intervened to

Benjamin and Harper headed

his father, "Dad, should we interfere with

my family. She wasn't welcome a year

"That's true, but we can't let

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

and Lily exchanged glances

spoke up next. "Dad, we all adore Harper, and want her to

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

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

"Dad, did Harper

him

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

Benjamin's reaction

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in the hospital, the Martin Group faced a minor upheaval

discharge, he returned to