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

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..."

called out again, "Harper, wake up,

that it

no movement

pinch her cheek to wake her up. As his icy fingertips touched her warm cheek,

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

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

away, she said indifferently, "I don't want to take any medicine. What happens to me is my own business. If you really

finding himself

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

effect. Before dawn the next day, Benjamin had Yinson come over. Knowing Harper's

was already by her bedside with a glass

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

I've

medicine," Harper said, rejecting the

stubborn. You've had a fever all night, and it will only get worse if you don't take anything. Yinson said you need to drink more water to get

in her eyes, she said coldly,

what are you playing

getting angry. He thought Harper

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

glass of water. "Take your medicine first,

it myself. Put

forcing me to feed

can

was becoming

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