I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 78 She's Furious With Him for Being III

Kimberly stood waiting until Jack and Jennifer arrived.

The trio got into the car and headed back to the Mitchell Manor.

Jennifer expressed her displeasure. She said, "What's the deal with Harper? She knows someone as renowned as Vincent and she didn't even mention it. We were completely embarrassed in front of everyone. If word gets out, people might think we're being too hard on her. And why did she give that painting to Paul in her own name? It should have been presented on behalf of the Mitchell family." "Why are you always so harsh and cold towards Harper, Mom?" Jennifer's words had barely settled when Kimberly suddenly challenged her.

The car fell silent instantly.

Jennifer turned to Kimberly. "What are you talking about?"

Kimberly met her gaze firmly. "Isn't Harper your daughter too? Why did you and dad publicly question and distrust her? Isn't she a part of the Mitchell family?"

Kimberly's words left both Jennifer and Jack Speechless.

After a long pause, Jennifer spoke softly, "Kimberly, did she complain to you about something?"

"No."

"Kimberly, you've grown up surrounded by the love of me and your dad. Your kindness and generosity are known to all, and I understand your tender heart. But this time, Harper really didn't consider the Mitchell family's best interests, so..."

"Mom..." Kimberly frowned and raised her voice, saying, "Harper hasn't complained to me about anything. I just feel the dislike you all have for her. Is all this because of me?"

Kimberly didn't know the real reason Jennifer was so cold towards Harper, so after hearing Lauren's words, she blamed herself for everything.

She indeed disliked Harper for her aloofness, always sensing a sort of innate pride in her that seemed unbreakable, even under pressure.

Yet, she envied Harper more.

For her frankness and ease, which needed no pretense.

Benjamin didn't go to the office but went to Pineview Villa instead.

entering, he headed straight upstairs

on a lamp, walked over to

again, "Harper,

so that it wouldn't disturb

no movement

his icy fingertips touched her warm cheek, a burning heat shocked him, and he quickly moved his hand

wake up, you have a fever, we need to go to the

highly dizzy, feeling heavy, and barely able to open her eyes. She only wanted to sleep. Irritated, she swatted his hand away and said, "Stop it, can't you just leave me alone?" Taken aback by her sharp reaction, Benjamin quickly lifted her from the bed and said sternly, "Harper, you're running a fever. If

nagged to the point of exhaustion before she finally opened her eyes to look at the person in front of her. Suppressing the urge to push him away, she said indifferently,

his brows, finding himself at a loss for

him an extra glance. After saying

her refusal, Benjamin attempted to cool her fever with physical methods, but to no significant effect. Before dawn the next day, Benjamin had Yinson come over. Knowing Harper's

her bedside with a glass of warm water and

trembled, and her lips pressed together

this first, I've asked the kitchen to make

medicine," Harper said, rejecting the idea without a second

Yinson said you need to drink more water to get better quickly, okay?" Upon hearing that the medicine was prescribed by Yinson, Harper's expression softened slightly, but the sight of Benjamin

she said coldly, "Don't worry, I'll

what are

He thought Harper didn't even care about her

for a moment, then looked up at him. "Benjamin, you accuse me of making trouble when I haven't done anything. Do you only think Lauren is

answer seems to be shadowed by her presence," Harper said unblinkingly,

over a glass of water. "Take your medicine

it myself. Put it

forcing me to

can

was becoming

his arms. She stiffened, his scent enveloping her, her