I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 161 Apologize

Their eyes met briefly, Benjamin's expression calm and unreadable. Then, he shifted his gaze away, addressing Jack. "What's going on here?"

Jack quickly stepped forward, offering him a seat and pouring coffee with exaggerated hospitality.

"Benjamin, hope we're not disturbing you by calling you over at this hour," he said, all smiles.

Benjamin's response was curt. "No."

Jack nodded, continuing, "Good. We wanted Harper to apologize to you. Since there hasn't been any response from your side, we figure Harper might mess up and upset you."

Benjamin remained silent, merely lifting his gaze to meet Harper's. His action only solidified Harper's parents' belief that she was at fault.

Jennifer hurried over to nudge Harper, urging, "Harper, why don't you apologize to Benjamin? You're married, and a little apology will smooth things over."

expression remained impassive as she looked at Jack and Jennifer, a coldness settling

were the parents who brought her

tone was icy as she retorted, "What exactly do

on you anyway. Apologize to Benjamin and let him forgive you," Jack ordered

Harper looked at Benjamin seated in the center of

hadn't done anything wrong, in her parents' eyes,

her head to meet Jack's gaze. "I won't apologize. I don't believe I've done anything wrong," she stated

Jack snapped angrily, "Is this how I raised you? You really don't have an ounce of Kimberly's manners. No wonder Benjamin wants to divorce you. Hurry up and apologize to Benjamin!" "That's enough!" Benjamin's deep voice cut through the tension. He looked at Jack with a cold expression. "Did you call me here

sensing the weight

the rumors instead of trusting Harper and me? Aren't you Harper's

a profound glint of mockery and interrogation, his face

uncertain of the dynamics between the couple. They