I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin) novel Chapter 57

Chapter 57 He Loved Someone Else

Paul looked at Harper kindly. "Harper, he didn't treat you, did he? I can see it clearly. If he treated you right, you wouldn't be seeking a divorce, let alone considering your pregnancy as a secret. It's evident that he's failed as a husband.

We value family relationships deeply. Neither his grandmother nor his parents nor I have ever had marital issues. I sometimes wonder if he's been influenced by the wrong people."

Paul forced a smile, his heart heavy with concern.

Harper looked uneasy. "Please don't say that. It's not entirely his fault. It's just that we're not compatible."

"You don't need to defend him. I've known him since he was a child. Harper, if he had been a good husband, you wouldn't be so hesitant to give him another chance. Tell him about the pregnancy, or not is your own decision. Whatever you choose, I will support you."

Harper fell silent, torn between conflicting emotions.

Telling Benjamin meant that she couldn't push him out of her life even after they divorced.

But keeping it as a secret seemed too selfish.

She was in a dilemma.

After a long pause, she finally said, "Okay, Grandpa, I understand."

"Good girl, Benjamin should have cherished you more," Paul said.

Harper smiled and shook her head.

Since Paul needed to take his medicine, Harper left the room first.

As she closed the door, a tall figure blocked her path.

Their eyes met, but she looked away first.

Benjamin studied her intently. "What did you discuss with Grandpa?"

"Nothing important."

"Really?"

He seemed skeptical.

Harper's emotions surged as she remembered Paul's earlier questions about the car accident. She raised her head, meeting Benjamin's gaze with indifference. "Whether you believe me or not is up to you. Regardless of what I say, you'll think it is me betraying you behind your back. You had an accident because of Lauren. But you thought it was my complaints to your family and blamed me that they don't like her."

Her words stung.

Benjamin frowned. "I haven't accused you yet, and you're already placing all the blame on me. Harper, when did you become so sharp-tongued?"

"What does it matter whether I say it or not? Your eyes have already gave away your mind."

"How do you know what I'm thinking?"

"I don't," Harper said it with sarcasm.

He drew closer, whispering in her ear, "I shouldn't doubt you. I just worry too much. Don't be mad. Please?"

His gentle words caught her off guard.

He was always like this, so caring that it could be misunderstood.

If Harper hadn't known about his feelings for Lauren, she might have mistaken his tenderness for love every time.

Harper lowered her head, remaining silent.

Benjamin seemed to sense her hesitation. "Are you angry with me?"

"No," she responded calmly.

Whether Benjamin believed her or not, he didn't press further.

Paul never mentioned Lauren again, leading Benjamin to suspect that Harper had intervened to silence him.

After the dinner, Benjamin and Harper headed home.