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.

he headed straight upstairs and pushed open the bedroom

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..." But Harper didn't

called out again, "Harper, wake

so that it wouldn't

there was no

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

up, you have a fever, we need

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

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 you

furrowed his brows, finding himself at

extra glance. After saying her piece, she

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 she was pregnant, Yinson

her bedside with a glass of warm water and her

and her lips pressed together slightly as she saw him sit down

first, I've asked the

said, rejecting the idea without a second

more water to get better quickly, okay?" Upon hearing that the medicine was prescribed by Yinson, Harper's expression softened slightly,

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

what are

He thought Harper didn't even care about her

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 talking about you right now. Why bring up

I want to bring her up; it's just that every answer seems to be shadowed by her presence," Harper said

glass of water. "Take your medicine first, then

it

you forcing me to

I can take it

was becoming

medicine and pulled Harper into his arms. She stiffened, his scent enveloping her, her body rejecting but unable