I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 166 Bumped into Him

"Harper, I've missed you every single day!" Annie replied with a low chuckle.

They'd been best friends since high school, and that hadn't changed a bit.

Hand in hand, they walked to the parking lot. Once in the car, Harper said, "Let's grab a bite first. I've ordered your favorite dishes." "Sounds good. You're the boss." She nodded, playing along.

Harper just smiled and didn't say anything. Despite Annie's seemingly docile appearance, she was rebellious and mischievous at heart.

Arriving at the restaurant, unable to book a private room, Harper settled for a table by the window. As they waited for their food, Annie raised an eyebrow. "It's been over a year, but you seem different somehow."

"What's different?"

"Can't quite put my finger on it. Maybe it's just been too long. Anyway, I plan to stick around and work on our friendship during this time."

Harper chuckled, "Alright, but you better not ghost me later."

don't you dare underestimate

exchanged a knowing

began to eat, chatting about the dishes and catching up on recent events in their lives.

Annie asked, "Would it be weird if I crashed at your place?

lowered her eyes and replied calmly, "I've moved

"Are you serious?"

I look like

him? And

conversation. "Let's save this talk for later. We'll

simply nodded, her gaze turning more profound and caring as she looked

hand. But just as they reached the door, Harper's steps suddenly faltered. Annie turned to her, a questioning look in her eyes. "What's up?" Her expression was momentarily startled, her gaze distant, with

her line of sight, Annie spotted a familiar man standing at the restaurant entrance, accompanied by three others, including a woman they both knew and a middle-aged couple. Annie asked, "Is this why

withdrawing

"Just like that?"

seemed reluctant. "Your husband is right there. Shouldn't we at least say hello? You've never introduced me to him. Since we've bumped into him here, why not today?" Harper glanced at Annie, her demeanor calm. "Worried you won't get the chance to meet

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