I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 76 The Pool

Benjamin's frown deepened. "Harper, can't you just let things go? Why do you always have to make such a big deal out of everything?"

"A big deal? Benjamin, why didn't you say anything when Ms. Davis was lying and making my life difficult?" Harper's voice was soft, but she firmly questioned.

Although she knew that Benjamin would always take Lauren's side, she still couldn't accept it. Her heart still felt hurt.

Harper pressed her lips together, reminding herself not to expect what she couldn't have.

The guests whispered, speculating that Benjamin protected Lauren because of their long history.

The room fell silent for a moment.

Paul stood up with the help of his cane, his eyes cold. "Benjamin, you keep defending that woman. You'll regret it someday," he warned.

With that, he took Harper's arm and stormed off to their room.

Then, Paul spoke softly to Harper, trying to calm her down. "Harper, that young punk is the one who wronged you. Grandpa knows you've been wronged." "Grandpa, I'm fine. I shouldn't have ruined your birthday."

"Nonsense! Today's the happiest I've ever been, and it's because of you," Paul chuckled and pulled an antique jewelry box from a drawer. "Harper, here. Take this," he said.

"What is this?" Harper asked curiously.

"Don't ask what it is. Just take it."

Paul insisted, and Harper couldn't refuse either.

It was just that the box had a lock, and Paul didn't give her the key, so she couldn't open it either. But she did whatever Paul asked her to do.

Harper chatted with Paul for a bit before he finally said, "Don't just hang around with me. Go have some fun with your friends."

party scene, but she didn't want

room, Harper didn't go back to the banquet hall. She put the box Paul had given her in the car and walked along the path until she came to the small garden by the pool. Then, she sat down,

the ballroom earlier flashed through

Lauren was so fiercely, without a second thought, even in front of all those

probably with Lauren

she was probably long gone from

decided to tell Scott and Lily she was heading back to Pineview

as soon as she stood up, ready to

That woman was relentless.

and questioned angrily, "Harper, what's your game here? Are you enjoying seeing me humiliated like this? Do you think you've won? You're dreaming! You hear me? Benjamin's heart is mine and mine alone. You're nothing. So what if the rest of the Martins like

Harper asked coldly. "What makes you think you can tell me to divorce Benjamin?

to

furious, and she said, "So, you want to play the hard ball,

who do you think you are?

got up to leave. She didn't want to say another word to

the edge of the pool, but suddenly, a force pushed her from behind, and she fell straight into the pool.

chill cutting through

the water was too deep, and she couldn't swim. She just

out for help, but as she opened her mouth, the water rushed in, filling

her vision a blur. Through the haze, she saw a

before Harper opened

stark white ceiling, a gentle voice drifting into her awareness. "Harper, it's

did she notice Lily by her side. She shook her head slightly and frowned, suddenly remembering something.

fell into the pool. Luckily, Benjamin got there in time and pulled you out. Yinson also came to check on you. You're fine, don't worry." Harper let out a sigh of relief. Lily might not know about her body, but since she hadn't mentioned

for your things. I'll be fine on my own." "I'm not busy. Don't you

not," Harper replied with a faint smile and suddenly asked, "Mom, you

dad." Harper knew Lily was probably exaggerating