I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin) novel Chapter 8

Chapter 8 A Marriage Earned With One's Life

Upon hearing Kimberly, Jennifer's expression face immediately turned stern, and she said, "Harper, how many times have I told you that you cannot act sneakily? You are no longer the unsophisticated girl from the countryside. You are a socialite, the daughter of the Mitchell family, and Benjamin's wife."

Harper lowered her gaze, and she looked calm, unfazed by the scolding. She nodded and murmured, "I got it, Mom."

Jennifer's stern expression softened as she said, "Come and sit down then."

Harper walked over and sat upright on the sofa, exuding elegance and refinement. She had a strikingly beautiful face, so much so that no matter what she wore, she would always leave a lasting impression on anyone who saw her.

This was the only aspect of Harper that Jennifer was truly satisfied with.

Her gaze softened as she asked, "What brings you back at this time?"

"Mom, I'm going to divorce Benjamin," Harper replied, looking up to meet Jennifer's gaze with determination, showing no sign of hesitation.

Jennifer was utterly shocked by the news, as was Kimberly.

However, Jennifer quickly recovered from her shock and asked with a frown, "What did you just say? You're divorcing Benjamin?"

"Yes, we're getting a divorce. The procedures will be handled on Monday." Harper nodded.

"Do you realize what you're saying, Harper? Your grandfather had fought with his life to get you this marriage. And you're just going to throw it away?" Jennifer frowned.

Harper's and Benjamin's marriage wasn't just a simple union between wealthy families. The elders of both the Martin and Mitchell families were close friends. Many years ago, Harper's grandfather, Henry Mitchell, saved Paul's life at the cost of his own leg in a tragic accident.

Paul immediately proposed the idea of further solidifying the bond through marriage. However, it wasn't until Benjamin's generation that each family had one heir and one heiress.

Initially, the intended bride was not Harper but Kimberly, the most cherished member of the Mitchell family.

At that time, Henry was already gravely ill, but he insisted on bringing Harper back from the countryside to marry Benjamin. Henry even went as far as threatening his son, Jack Mitchell, with his dying breath until his wishes were fulfilled.

Although Harper was Jennifer's biological daughter, Jennifer had always wanted a son. After giving birth to Harper, Jennifer suffered a uterine injury and couldn't have more children. She never healed emotionally from this and blamed Harper for her misfortune.

Harper was ten years old when she was sent to the countryside and only returned a year ago to marry Benjamin.

Jennifer was furious. She stood up, walked right over to Harper, and demanded, "Answer me! Say that you're just saying that out of spite and that it's not real."

Harper looked up at Jennifer and replied, "Benjamin wants to marry Lauren. I've already signed the papers. I'm not saying this out of..."

Suddenly, a resounding slap landed squarely on Harper's cheek.

Her curled eyelashes fluttered as she blinked, and her ears were ringing. For a moment, Harper thought she had gone deaf.

Jennifer, having acted in a fit of anger, paused in shock upon hearing the slap.

However, she didn't regret it. Jennifer pointed at the door and exclaimed, "Get out! I don't have a daughter like you."