I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 72 I'm Desperate?

Benjamin put down his lunch box, wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin, and looked up at her. "I want Grandpa's birthday party to be lively. Also, I'd like us to formally invite the Mitchells together tonight, as a family."

He wasn't asking Harper, but he was stating his decision to her.

Paul's birthday would definitely involve inviting the Mitchell family, and it was better to go with Benjamin than alone.

At least that would save some unnecessary conflict and trouble.

Harper agreed, nodding her head. "Okay, let's do as you say."

"I'll pick you up tonight."

"No need, I can drive myself. We'll meet at the Mitchell Manor...

"Harper, we're married. Couple goes to their parents' home together."

Benjamin spoke in a deep and firm voice, making Harper feel that he was somewhat different from usual.

She pressed her lips and fell silent, silently agreeing.

Benjamin had a meeting, so Harper didn't stay long.

She took a cab back to the office to discuss interior modifications with Frank, but Frank's assistant said, "Mr. Parker hasn't returned yet."

"He is not back?"

Harper frowned and took out her phone to call Frank. The call went through, but no one answered, and it eventually disconnected.

Harper didn't think much of it, assuming he was just busy, and then returned to her own office.

She was busy until the end of the workday. When her phone rang, and she saw the name on the screen, she squinted, smiling as if seeing a surprise. She immediately answered, "Hello?"

while since you've contacted me, Harper. Good

rubbed her brows and said softly, "I'm waiting for you to call me first, and it seems like I'm the

mean? Are you saying I'm

and asked, "Why

next month for business.

me know when, and

I stay

"If you want to."

wish I want. Just wait for

more words before

delighted, grinning ear to ear. Then, she saw the message Benjamin had sent

down her computer, grabbed her bag, and walked

suddenly asked, "Hasn't Frank

hasn't shown up, and he's not picking up his

frowned, checked the time, and then said, "Keep trying. Tell him to text

left the office to find Benjamin already waiting by the roadside

her seatbelt before turning to the driver.

just got off the phone. Who

"A friend."

more details, and

to the

and Benjamin stepped in, they heard Jennifer's sharp voice. "Harper has grown too bold. She didn't listen to us anymore! We never should have taken her back in, let alone married her off to that Martin family. Otherwise,

laid all her grievances

shouldn't get too involved." "They are a couple, sure, but she mustn't forget that she's still part of the Mitchell family. I don't expect her to do anything for the family, but I do expect her not to drag us down. Look at those

just be a misunderstanding. Nathan has always been a playboy, and I don't think Harper ever really had much to

stop making excuses for her. She didn't grow up with us. How do

had turned white, gripped the edge of the shoe cabinet. Seeing this, Benjamin squinted, taking her hand and stepping inside with her. Benjamin's voice was deep as he said, "If Harper and I hadn't come back today, we wouldn't have known you are

shocked, and Jennifer's face went pale before she quickly got up. "Benjamin...

seemingly blaming why Harper didn't warn

servant to make coffee. "Benjamin, it would have been nice to know you were coming," she said softly. "We could have prepared a proper