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.

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 back. You had an accident because of Lauren. But you thought it was my complaints

Her words stung.

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

I say it or not? Your eyes have already gave away your

know what

don't," Harper said it with

"I shouldn't doubt you. I

caught her off

always like this, so caring that it could be

feelings for Lauren, she might have

her

seemed to sense her hesitation. "Are you angry with

"No," she responded calmly.

believed her or

never mentioned Lauren again, leading Benjamin to suspect that

the dinner, Benjamin and Harper headed

we interfere with Benjamin

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. She

long enough. Even if they divorce, Harper will always be a part of the family.

exchanged

adore Harper, and want her to stay in

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

pregnancy. He wanted to lash out at Benjamin so he could understand how

father's unease. "Dad, did

glanced at him

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

Benjamin's

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Benjamin was in the hospital, the Martin Group faced a minor

discharge, he returned to