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.

emotions surged 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

Her words stung.

accused you yet, and you're already placing all the

matter whether I say it or

you know what

said it with

shouldn't doubt you. I just worry too much. Don't be mad.

gentle words caught

so

hadn't known about his feelings for Lauren, she might have

her head, remaining

hesitation. "Are you angry

"No," she responded calmly.

Benjamin believed her or not,

Benjamin to suspect that Harper

dinner, Benjamin

we interfere with Benjamin and Lauren's

Lauren to become my family. She wasn't welcome a year ago, and she won't be welcome a year from now." Paul's eyes gleamed with

but we can't let her keep around Benjamin.

always be a part of the family. Benjamin should be more careful with his

Lily exchanged glances but said

adore Harper, and want

let Harper leave him, he'll regret it for the rest of his

at Benjamin so he could understand how deeply

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

him

respect her choice. A wife who was pregnant yet reluctant to inform her husband - Paul concluded that Benjamin had disgraced the Martin family. He wasn't treating his wife well, then he

wanted to see Benjamin's reaction when he

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was in the hospital, the Martin Group faced a minor upheaval as he remained absent.

Benjamin's discharge, he returned