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.

I say, you'll think it is

Her words stung.

and you're already placing all the blame on me. Harper, when did you

matter whether I say it or not? Your eyes

do you know what I'm

Harper said

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

gentle words caught

was always like this, so caring that it

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

lowered her head,

hesitation. "Are you angry with

"No," she responded calmly.

her or not, he didn't press

Lauren again, leading Benjamin to suspect that Harper had intervened

dinner, Benjamin and

"Dad, should we

woman like Lauren to become my family. She wasn't welcome a year ago, and she won't be welcome a year from now."

added, "That's true, but we can't let her keep around

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

Lily exchanged glances but said

all adore Harper, and want

take him back. If Benjamin let Harper leave him,

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

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

him but remained

Paul would respect her choice. A wife who was pregnant yet reluctant to inform her husband - Paul concluded that Benjamin

to see Benjamin's reaction when he found

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

day after Benjamin's discharge, he returned to work as