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.

straight upstairs and

revealed a slight rise in the bed where someone lay. He switched on a lamp, walked over to the

"Harper,

too late so that it wouldn't disturb her

was no

reached out to pinch her cheek to wake her up. As his icy fingertips touched her warm cheek, a burning heat shocked him, and he

tried to rouse her, "Harper, wake up, you have a fever, we need

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 we don't

her 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

furrowed his brows, finding himself at a loss for

extra glance. After

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 she

bedside with a glass

the fever, her cheeks flushed red, her delicate, curled eyelashes trembled, and her lips pressed together slightly

I've

Harper said,

only get worse if you don't take anything. 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 brought back

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

are

getting angry. He thought Harper didn't

making trouble when I haven't done anything. Do you only think Lauren is perfect?" "Harper, we're talking about you right now. Why

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

and handed over a glass of water.

take it

you forcing me

I can take

was

Harper into his arms. She stiffened, his scent enveloping her, her body rejecting but