I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 496 The Culprit

Harper coldly laughed, exasperated, "I don't know either. But other than the excuses he's given, I can't think of why he would do such a thing."

"Harper, don't blame yourself and don't overthink it. It's not your fault. Even if he did it for you, what difference does it make? You didn't force him to do it, nor did you imply for him to do it. These are his actions, not yours." Annie eagerly tried to comfort Harper and stop her from feeling guilty.

But Harper was losing her mind, muttering to herself, "If all this is because of me, then I'm the real culprit. What's the difference between me and a murderer?"

"Harper!" Annie sharply interjected, "Don't say that. I've already said, it's not your fault. This is all Frank's doing. Let's go tell Benjamin right now, and let Benjamin make a decision."

"No!" Harper immediately grabbed Annie's hand, shaking her head. "I don't know how to tell him. I haven't thought it through. If he finds out, will he blame me?"

Harper was uneasy, unsure if Benjamin would believe her.

She hesitated.

Harper didn't go back to the office but asked Annie to take her back to the apartment instead.

afternoon, Harper felt down. When she returned to the apartment, Angie was preparing dinner. Seeing her come in, Angie laughed, "Is it a holiday today? Why are you and Benjamin back so early?" Harper paused, asking, "Benjamin's home

while now. I found him here when I

finished her words and continued preparing

expression and thought to herself, "Why did he come back so early? He's usually still working at this time. What's

truth, she finally put down her bag and entered the

was lying

closed as though he were sleeping Harper stowed her steps and walked over to him, bending down

hand was held, and he embraced her

she felt no fear or worry at all. She

and asked softly, "Why did you come

voice was hoarse. "I finished work early because I

that he seemed to be in a

her. "And you? Why are you back so early? Aren't you supposed to

have to. I was a bit tired, so