I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 77 Those Who Wronged Her

But all she was met with was silence.

Lily realized something was off and quickly said, "Harper, I believe you. Can you tell me what really happened?"

Harper's lips were tightly pressed, her eyes fixed on Benjamin, her heart sinking to its lowest.

She murmured to herself, "Harper, can you see now who he truly cares about? Don't hold onto any fantasies anymore."

Harper took a deep breath and said quietly, "Benjamin, whether you believe me or not, I have to tell you, I didn't try to hurt myself. It was Lauren who pushed me down. Of course, you can choose to believe Lauren, since nothing I say holds any value or credibility in your eyes."

After speaking, she immediately turned to Lily and said, "Lily, I want to go back to Pineview Villa. I'm okay, you don't need to worry. Today is grandpa's birthday, and so much has happened that seems somehow connected to me. I truly am sorry."

"What are you talking about, silly girl? We're all family here. Me, Scott and Paul all believe in you and stand by your side." Lily understood Harper's words and then looked at Benjamin. "You go back with Harper."

"No," Harper quickly refused, saying, "Lily, I can go back on my own."

With that, she threw back the covers and got out of bed. The whole process was swift; she didn't glance at Benjamin again.

Looking at Harper's pale face set in defiance, Benjamin's expression grew even darker, his brows furrowing tighter.

As Harper drove away from the Martin Manor, her heart was increasingly empty. She was well aware of Benjamin's partiality to Lauren, yet she couldn't help but hopelessly seek confirmation. Harper sighed deeply, the disappointment in her heart deepening further.

A year of marriage, yet not a shred of trust. Wasn't that laughable?

"Harper Mitchell, you are incompetent," Harper murmured to herself quietly.

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glared furiously at Benjamin. "What is going on with you? Has Lauren bewitched you? You trust

his expression solemn, remained silent. Lily, livid beyond words, couldn't bring herself to abandon her son and finally stormed off after giving him several piercing glares. Benjamin stood motionless for a long time,

aware of

room and went straight to Gordon in the house,

his features, and a

deleted the footage and headed for the

you leaving? Can you give me a

soft, pleading voice just as he was about to get into his

to see Lauren, hand in hand with Lucy, approaching slowly. Lauren's expectant eyes were fixed

for a long time, his face expressionless, void of any emotion. Benjamin's indifference sent a wave of panic through Lauren, though she tried to

to drive away and witnessed the scene, Lauren felt her dignity slipping. She let go of Lucy and walked up to Benjamin. She asked, "Benjamin, why won't you say anything?" Then, turning to Lucy, she suggested,

go first." She waved her hand goodbye and then smiled at Benjamin. "Mr. Martin, you better take good care of Lauren and get her home

gave no response, leaving Lucy to

look directly at him; instead, she tried to probe with her words.

manager come pick you up,

didn't answer Lauren directly, just giving

Lauren's disbelief was evident as

say something to you? I tried to reach out

get you," Benjamin interrupted Lauren. A second later, he was in his car

people who came out of the house witnessed this scene. Someone whispered, "It looks like Lauren and Mr. Martin aren't on such good terms after all. It seems like it's all one-sided on

attitude of Paul, Lily and

Harper.