I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 144 Lily's Advice

Lily nodded in understanding, though deep down, she sensed this person might be a bit difficult to deal with. Yet, she refrained from commenting, not wanting to complicate matters for Harper. Upon entering Harper's office, Harper swiftly rose to greet her. "Lily, from now on, just come straight up. You don't need to wait downstairs. If I'm tied up, you can chill here until I'm free." "Can I drop by often?"

"Absolutely."

"Harper, you're the best." Lily beamed at Harper, her affectionate gaze palpable even to Sophia, an outsider.

Mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law were not necessarily sworn enemies, if they could get along well.

Sophia didn't want to intrude, softly saying, "Ms. Mitchell, Mrs. Lily Martin, you two have fun chatting. I'll step out and work."

"Alright, thank you," Lily politely responded.

Sophia left, closing the door behind her, leaving Lily and Harper alone.

she brought and said to Harper, "I shared some with the others and saved your favorites. Sit down and have

Am I the first family member to visit your

she was the

Benjamin's last visit wasn't exactly for

Harper nodded. "Yes."

I'm really honored. Harper, you're wonderful, and I admire you for this. You're a woman who has her own career, that's simply perfect."

they're true. Do you think I'd lie

believe you truly

smiled lightly and savored

fan of sweets, but she felt obliged to

needed some time to wrap

tuned out everything and everyone around her, providing Lily with a

Benjamin. "Your wife is hard at work. I suddenly realized how beautiful girls look when they're focused, Benjamin. If you weren't my son, I'd think you didn't deserve

mother's words were