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

exchanged a knowing glance

up on recent events in their lives. Despite not having seen each other for over a year, they had managed to keep

if I

lowered her eyes and replied calmly, "I've moved out, so it's

"Are you serious?"

look like

Don't you love him?

"Let's save this talk for later. We'll chat more once we're

gaze turning more profound and caring as she looked at

the door, Harper's steps suddenly faltered. Annie turned to her, a

restaurant entrance, accompanied by three others, including a woman they both knew

didn't reply, simply withdrawing her gaze.

"Just like that?"

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

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