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.

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

Her words stung.

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

it matter whether I say it or

know

Harper said

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

caught

was always like this, so caring that it

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

her head, remaining

sense her hesitation. "Are

"No," she responded calmly.

or

to suspect that Harper

Benjamin

should we interfere with

like 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

let her keep around

divorce, Harper will always be a part of the family. Benjamin

Lily exchanged glances

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

If Benjamin let Harper leave him, he'll regret it for

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

unease. "Dad, did Harper say something to

him but remained

know, then Paul would respect her choice. A wife who was pregnant yet reluctant to inform her husband - Paul concluded that Benjamin had disgraced the Martin

wanted to see Benjamin's reaction when

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

discharge,