I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 539 Internal Strife

"I believe you, Benjamin, I really do. I know you have the skills and ability, but can you hear me out first?"

Larry felt like an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire.

Seeing Benjamin fall silent, Larry hurriedly explained, "I admit, it was Annie's request that I couldn't refuse, but it's been days and Harper hasn't shown up. Don't you think the Martin family might start suspecting something? What if Sir Martin steps in and hurts himself? Right now, it's good that Mrs. Martin knows the situation. If you don't want Harper to leave just yet, let me speak to Mrs. Martin, alright?"

Benjamin didn't respond immediately, his deep-set eyes gazing into the distance, his face tense since hearing Harper's voice.

Nobody knew how he felt when he heard Harper's questioning.

Just thinking about it made his brow furrow, his noble aura turning noticeably colder as he said in a low voice, "It's not time yet. She's safer here than anywhere else."

Larry sensed Benjamin's displeasure and assured, "Don't worry, I know what to do."

After ending the call, Benjamin's absorbed expression remained unrelaxed for a long time.

Harper's questioning echoed in his ears; she must be blaming him.

Because of his promise to Benjamin, Larry had to be honest with Harper. She didn't ask why, nor did she understand why Benjamin was doing this.

for anyone, especially since Lily had just become furious

conceded, "You all can go back. Don't worry about me, I'm fine

wanted to say more,

we step out and let Annie talk

in Lily's eyes, but thinking that the two friends hadn't seen

had left for the garden outside, Annie finally pulled Harper aside and asked, "Harper, what are you thinking? If you want to leave, expose that Benjaminas keeping you here. I can't believe he'll remain indifferent under the

her head. "I don't want to

"Why not?"

of grandma and grandpa." Harper had seriously considered this. "Grandma's

won't let me out

health isn't

is

if he learns how

like this,

about his health."

Martin family's regard for Harper, so she was also in a

what do you need me

say is true, then there's no

understood

her, only agreeing to do as she