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.

upstairs and pushed

faint light revealed a slight rise in the bed where someone lay. He switched on a lamp, walked over to the bed, hesitated for a moment, then spoke softly, "Harper, Harper..."

again, "Harper, wake

so that it wouldn't

no movement

cheek to wake her up. As his icy fingertips touched her warm cheek, a burning heat shocked

tried to rouse her, "Harper, wake up, you have

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

eyes to look at the person in front 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 don't

furrowed his brows, finding himself at a loss

even spare him an extra glance. After saying her piece, she

fever was 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 day, Benjamin had Yinson come over. Knowing Harper's condition and aware that

Harper woke up, Benjamin was already by her bedside

fever, her cheeks flushed red, her delicate, curled eyelashes trembled, and her lips pressed together slightly as she saw him sit down

first, I've asked

Harper said,

need to drink more water to get

calm in her eyes, she said coldly, "Don't worry, I'll take

are you playing

He thought Harper didn't even

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, we're

bring her up; it's just that every answer seems to be shadowed by

and handed over a glass of water. "Take your medicine first, then

can take it myself.

are you forcing me to

I can

tone was

next second, he set down the medicine and pulled Harper into his arms. She stiffened, his scent enveloping her, her body rejecting but unable to break free, her hands