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 and pushed open

switched on a lamp, walked over to the bed, hesitated for a moment,

out again, "Harper,

late so that

there was no movement from

warm cheek, a burning heat shocked him, and he quickly moved his hand to feel her forehead.

up, you have a fever, we need to

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?"

of her. Suppressing the urge to push him away, she said indifferently, "I don't want to take any medicine. What happens to me is my own business. If you really want to care about someone, why

furrowed his brows, finding himself

didn't even spare him an extra glance. After saying her piece,

fierce, showing no signs of subsiding throughout the night. Despite her refusal, Benjamin attempted to cool her fever with physical methods, but to no significant effect. Before dawn the next

woke up, Benjamin was already by her bedside with a glass of warm water

delicate, curled eyelashes trembled, and her lips pressed together

the medicine. "Take this first, I've

Harper said, rejecting

said you need to drink more water to get better quickly, okay?" Upon hearing that the medicine

eyes, she said coldly, "Don't worry, I'll take it

what are

was getting angry. He thought Harper

taken aback 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 perfect?" "Harper,

bring her up; it's just that every answer seems to be shadowed by her presence," Harper said unblinkingly, a mocking smile

a glass of water. "Take your medicine first,

it myself. Put it

you forcing me to

I can

tone was becoming

eyes, and the next second, he set down the medicine and pulled Harper into his arms. She stiffened, his scent enveloping her, her body rejecting but