I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 244 Why Should I Care?

"Benjamin, am I wrong? You said it yourself. I kept pressuring you to find Annie because she is my friend. Now, I think I was too selfish, and there was nothing wrong with what you said."

"Harper, listen to yourself. You think I can't notice? Don't you find it hypocritical? You're clearly holding me responsible in your heart, yet you deny it. Ask yourself, do you truly believe that?" "What I said is true, whether you believe it or not."

Harper pursed her lips, feeling a mix of emotions but unsure if anger was among them.

It didn't seem so.

There was nothing to be angry about.

After all, Annie had been found and was safe, so why should Harper get angry?

Yet, pretending nothing happened felt disingenuous, like a thorn stuck in her throat she couldn't swallow or spit out.

The atmosphere between them turned solemn, descending into a heavy silence.

made to leave,

Benjamin's hand closed around her wrist, halting

follow Annie's example

an undercurrent

Harper met Benjamin's gaze, her emotions stirring. What? Don't I have the freedom to go anywhere now? You arrange for

and she instinctively tried to shake off Benjamin's grasp,

eyes darkened, his jaw

breath quickening, and

overcome by fatigue and emotion, she closed her eyes and

reacted swiftly, catching her in

acted swiftly and instructed Curtis anxiously, "Come

Curtis, who was outside,

rushing to the car and opening the door. Benjamin carried Harper inside, and Curtis swiftly closed the door and then drove them to the

and grim-faced throughout the journey, and they