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I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin) novel Chapter 78

Chapter 78 She's Furious With Him for Being Ill


Kimberly stood waiting until Jack and Jennifer arrived.

The trio got into the car and headed back to the Mitchell Manor.

Jennifer expressed her displeasure. She said, "What's the deal with Harper? She knows someone as renowned as Vincent and she didn't even mention it. We were completely embarrassed in front of everyone. If word gets out, people might think we're being too hard on her. And why did she give that painting to Paul in her own name? It should have been presented on behalf of the Mitchell family."

"Why are you always so harsh and cold towards Harper, Mom?" Jennifer's words had barely settled when Kimberly suddenly challenged her.

The car fell silent instantly.

Jennifer turned to Kimberly. "What are you talking about?"

Kimberly met her gaze firmly. "Isn't Harper your daughter too? Why did you and dad publicly question and distrust her? Isn't she a part of the Mitchell family?"

Kimberly's words left both Jennifer and Jack speechless.

After a long pause, Jennifer spoke softly, "Kimberly, did she complain to you about something?"

"No."

"Kimberly, you've grown up surrounded by the love of me and your dad. Your kindness and generosity are known to all, and I understand your tender heart. But this time, Harper really didn't consider the Mitchell family's best interests, so..."

"Mom..." Kimberly frowned and raised her voice, saying, "Harper hasn't complained to me about anything. I just feel the dislike you all have for her. Is all this because of me?"

Kimberly didn't know the real reason Jennifer was so cold towards Harper, so after hearing Lauren's words, she blamed herself for everything.

She indeed disliked Harper for her aloofness, always sensing a sort of innate pride in her that seemed unbreakable, even under pressure.

Yet, she envied Harper more.

For her frankness and ease, which needed no pretense.

Benjamin didn't go to the office but went to Pineview Villa instead.

Upon entering, he headed straight upstairs and pushed open the bedroom door.

The faint light revealed a slight rise in the bed where someone lay. He switched on a lamp, walked over to the bed, hesitated for a moment, then spoke softly, "Harper, Harper..."

But Harper didn't respond.

He called out again, "Harper, wake up, let's talk."

It wasn't too late so that it wouldn't disturb her rest.

Still, there was no movement from her.

Frowning, Benjamin reached out to pinch her cheek to wake her up. As his icy fingertips touched her warm cheek, a burning heat shocked him, and he quickly moved his hand to feel her forehead. It was alarmingly hot.

Benjamin quickly tried to rouse her, "Harper, wake up, you have a fever, we need to go to the hospital, okay?"

Harper was highly dizzy, feeling heavy, and barely able to open her eyes. She only wanted to sleep. Irritated, she swatted his hand away and said, "Stop it, can't you just leave me alone?"

Taken aback by her sharp reaction, Benjamin quickly lifted her from the bed and said sternly, "Harper, you're running a fever. If we don't go to the hospital, at least take some medicine, okay?"

Harper was nagged to the point of exhaustion before she finally opened her eyes to look at the person in front of her. Suppressing the urge to push him away, she said indifferently, "I don't want to take any medicine. What happens to me is my own business. If you really want to care about someone, why don't you go check on Lauren?"

Benjamin furrowed his brows, finding himself at a loss for words.

Harper didn't even spare him an extra glance. After saying her piece, she lay back down.

However, her fever was fierce, showing no signs of subsiding throughout the night. Despite her refusal, Benjamin attempted to cool her fever with physical methods, but to no significant effect.

Before dawn the next day, Benjamin had Yinson come over. Knowing Harper's condition and aware that she was pregnant, Yinson prescribed some pregnancy-safe medication and advised her to drink more water.

When Harper woke up, Benjamin was already by her bedside with a glass of warm water and her medicine.

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