I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin) novel Chapter 33

Chapter 33 Introduce Someone to Harper

Harper hesitated, looking down at the floor, her mind subconsciously drifting to the fact that Lauren was still living at Pineview Villa.

Instead of telling Paul, she simply shook her head and smiled, "No."

Harper didn't want to worry Paul. Even though this hospital stay was a ploy to deal with Benjamin, she wouldn't risk Paul's health in any way.

"If he dares to bother you, just let me know. I'll handle him," Paul said firmly.

His eyes filled with the love of an elder as he looked at Harper.

"Okay, I know you always have my back, Grandpa," Harper replied with a smile.

She patted Paul's leg, but the combination of skipping breakfast and the strong smell of disinfectant in the ward made her suddenly feel queasy. Without warning, Harper rushed to the bathroom and vomited.

After emptying her stomach, Harper felt a sense of relief.

She washed her face before returning to Paul's side.

Paul watched her closely and asked in a low voice, "Harper, what's wrong with you?"

She shook her head calmly. "I'm fine, Grandpa. Probably just caught a cold these past few days. Don't worry."

Though Paul didn't say anything, he continued to watch her closely. "Harper, are you hiding something from me?"

Harper froze.

She was never good at lying, especially to Paul, who loved her unconditionally.

She bit her lip and replied with a smile, "Grandpa, what are you talking about? How could I possibly hide anything from you?"

"Harper, even though we haven't spent much time together, I know you're a good kid. Whatever it is, you can tell me. I'll always be on your side."

"Grandpa, I really am fine. Please don't worry," Harper insisted, causing Paul to fall silent.

After a long pause, he finally said, "Since you're feeling unwell, and you're here in the hospital, let the doctor take a look. It'll ease my mind."

Paul reached for his phone to make the call, but Harper hesitated and stopped him, looking conflicted and hesitant. "Grandpa, I really don't need a doctor. Please don't ask anymore, okay?"

"Harper, don't you trust even me?"

Harper fell silent, sitting quietly with a pale, somber expression.

Finally, she spoke in a clear, steady voice. "Grandpa, I'm pregnant."

The air in the hospital room seemed to be still at her words.

Harper continued, "I found out after Benjamin and I decided to divorce. It wasn't intentional to keep it from you."

"Does he know?" Paul asked, his face serious.

"No, I haven't told him. We've already decided to divorce," Harper looked at Paul, saying, "Grandpa, can you promise not to tell Benjamin? I don't want to use a child to hold onto a failing marriage. It wouldn't make either of us happy, and a child growing up in an unhappy home isn't ideal.

"Grandpa, I told you because I hope you can support me and believe in me. Since I've been honest with you, this child will be born. But I don't want my child to be a leverage, and I'm sure you wouldn't want to see that either."

Paul remained silent.

Seeing his reaction, Harper felt uneasy, but she had no other choice.

She could lie to everyone except Paul.

Even if Paul didn't agree to keep her pregnancy a secret, she wouldn't blame him.

But deep down, Harper hoped Paul would agree.

In a low voice, Paul spoke. "Harper, did Benjamin do something to hurt you, leading you to be so determined to divorce?"

Harper shook her head. "No, Grandpa, please don't think like that."

"I may be old, but I'm not blind," Paul sighed, "If he really divorces you, he'll regret it. Lauren is no simple woman, not someone who leads a peaceful life. If she had half your character, I wouldn't have stopped them from being together in the first place.

"Anyway, it's his loss for letting go of such a good wife like you. He will regret it.

"Harper, I promise you, I won't tell anyone. But you have to promise me that you'll tell me if anything happens. As long as I'm around, I won't allow anyone to bully you."