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

conflicting emotions. A sense of loss crept over

for divorce, when illusions about their marriage still

But not anymore.

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

her to stoop so low. She had fought 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 diverted

murmured softly in agreement, and

Benjamin's attentive gestures, an

Benjamin remained by her side. "If you need anything, just call me. I'll be here,"

Harper wished to protest, the words remained unspoken

took the shower, Harper found Benjamin engrossed in

his tone was

need to handle something at work. You can watch TV for a while. If you're tired, feel free

"Okay," Harper replied quietly.

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

of hesitation, she spoke up, "Benjamin,