I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 248 Stay in the Marriage for Child

Harper remained silent, which revealed her attitude.

Benjamin's tone was calm as he spoke, his words probing deeper. "Harper, do you think I am with you only for the child?"

Harper was frozen.

"What did he mean?

Was there something more to their relationship beyond just the child?"

Refusing to dwell on the question further, Harper simply met Benjamin's gaze in silence.

As Benjamin's demeanor softened, his voice took on a gentle timbre. "Harper, can we not divorce? Don't you want our children to grow up in a complete family?"

Harper was taken aback, her eyes wide with disbelief, momentarily speechless.

She knew Benjamin's plea stemmed from her pregnancy.

not what she

between conflicting emotions. A sense of loss crept over

illusions about their marriage

But not anymore.

inner turmoil persisted. She knew Benjamin's love for her was absent, unchangeable. Regardless of her actions,

hard, but the results had not aligned with her desires. Continuing to endure such humiliation before him was out of the question. Maintaining her silence, Harper offered no response. Benjamin, sensing her reluctance, smoothly

in agreement, and

despite Benjamin's attentive gestures, an

her side. "If you need anything, just call me. I'll

Harper wished to protest, the words

took the shower, Harper found Benjamin engrossed in a work-related

tone

warm water on the bedside table and spoke softly, "I need to handle

"Okay," Harper replied quietly.

settled on the sofa to work, Harper couldn't help but observe his tired demeanor, his furrowed brow

moment of hesitation, she spoke up, "Benjamin,