I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 162 Pitiful Soul

Their supposed care always ended up shouldering her with all the blame.

They pushed her to apologize to Benjamin out of concern.

It was all just because they cared too much.

No matter what she said or did, they ultimately dumped all the responsibility on her under the pretext of caring, so the blame always circled back to her.

Harper couldn't help but want to laugh.

But she'd grown accustomed to this kind of situation long ago. With a wry smile in her heart, she casually asked, "Since this has nothing to do with me, can I leave now?"

They turned to Benjamin for a response, but he remained silent, his gaze fixed on Harper. Not knowing what else to do, they fell silent, too.

lips lightly and turned

Harper was already opening the car door to leave. He reached out and stopped her from getting in, his warm gaze fixed on her. "Leaving without even saying a word to me?" Harper turned to meet his gaze, their proximity making the air crackle. She met his gaze evenly and said, "Thanks for standing up for me, and sorry you had to witness all this

his voice low. "Is that all you have to

him,

and probing. He spoke softly but with an edge. "Why didn't you react to their accusations? Where's that attitude you usually have towards me? Harper, do you think I'm someone

avoid

then why didn't you stand up for yourself? Where's that confidence

Harper stayed silent.

you're like a

Benjamin's gaze. Her voice was barely audible. "So now you're going to

bully you, would you still

she knew he was right. If Benjamin had played along earlier, her parents would likely have

her chin and gently pinched her cheek, his voice low as he asked, "Look at how you're treated without me. Harper, even in this situation, are you still set

her gaze, a strange feeling stirring