I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin) novel Chapter 108

Chapter 108 Felt Wronged

Paul furrowed his brow slightly. "Harper, those things Benjamin said... Do you really have such a person in your heart?"

"No, Grandpa, of course not. I swear to you, if I'm lying, I..."

"Silly girl, I'm not blaming you, nor am I questioning you. I'm just worried you're being mistreated. If there really was such a person, you should have told me from the beginning. If there isn't, why would Benjamin say such things? And why haven't you defended yourself?"

Paul's gentle inquiry touched Harper deeply.

Harper spoke softly. "Grandpa, there was never such a person, not before and not now. Benjamin said that because I made up an excuse before we got married to relieve him of any pressure about the marriage. As for now, any misunderstanding he has because of that excuse doesn't really bother me anymore."

"What do you mean, Harper?"

"Paul, I think it might be better for us to divorce. I don't want to use a child to tie down Benjamin, and I certainly don't want a child to be born into this kind of environment. So, I hope you can help me continue to hide the fact that I'm pregnant."

Paul fell silent, his eyes clouded with depth, and his brows frowned tightly. It was a long time before he spoke. "Is there really no room for negotiation? Is separation the only option?"

Harper's eyes widened in sad as she met Paul's gaze. She honestly didn't want to hurt him or Scott and Lily, who had been very kind to her. But the thought of her child calling Lauren "Mom" made her heart ache even more.

So, she had to make a decision.

Harper lowered her gaze, unable to keep looking into Paul's eyes for fear that she might change her mind.