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.

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

Her words stung.

all

I say it or

do you know what I'm

Harper said

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

gentle words caught her off

like this, so

Lauren, she might have mistaken his tenderness for

lowered her head,

sense her hesitation. "Are you

"No," she responded calmly.

Benjamin believed her or not, he didn't press

mentioned Lauren again, leading Benjamin to suspect

Benjamin

"Dad, should we

to become my family. She wasn't welcome a year ago, and

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

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

exchanged glances but said

next. "Dad, we all adore Harper, and

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

lash out at

his father's unease. "Dad, did Harper

at him

A wife who was pregnant yet reluctant to inform her husband - Paul concluded that

wanted to see Benjamin's reaction when

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

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