Chapter 11 You Have Grown Too Bold Now Harper pondered, âThe only outcome of this will be my own embarrassment.
Benjamin picked up on some inexplicable undertones in her words. âItâs like sheâs talking about me, but then it feels like it has nothing to do with me. Am I overthinking things? He wondered.
Harper didnât want to continue talking with him as she feared she couldnât control her emotions. Since yesterday, she had been constantly reminding herself, âHarper, stop hoping. Donât go on any longer. Thereâs no future in it. He will never fall in love with you. All your efforts and sacrifices are in vain and might even annoy him.â
She took a deep breath, gradually calming her emotions before returning to her usual demeance.
The two then drove back to the Martin Manor and arrived just before nightfall.
The manor was located near the mountains of Mayby, this area housed only the cityâs affluent families.
Harper walked into the living room hand in hand with , where Paul was already waiting. Upon seeing her face, Paul immediately smiled warmly, âHarper, youâre back! Come here, let me if youâve lost weight. Has Benjamin been treating you well?â
She quickly let go of Benjaminâs arm and walked over to Paulâs side. Harper massaged his shoulders while playfully pouting, âGrandpa, Iâm doing great. Donât worry If anything, Iâve actually gained wegly. I should be thinking about losing some!â
about Paul narrowed his eyes and pretended to be serious. âNonsense Where have you gained weight? And donât you dare try to lose weight by starving yourself like others do.â
Harper nodded. âOkay, Iâll listen to you. You also need to take good care of yourself, got it?
âHmph, you silly girl. How long has it been since you last visited me?â He asked Harper quickly apologised, realizing it been over half a month since she last visited. Paul wasnât really upset with her. He just wanted to pretend to be angry so that the would coddle him.
effortlessly made Paul burst into laughter with just a few words.
Watching from the sidelines, smiled faintly, thinking that Harper sure knew how to charm people, Paul very happy In fact, he didnât understand why Paul, who had been a formidable figure in the business world for decades with his imposing demeanor, showed such affection towards Harper, even more so than to his own grandson.
Benjamin also wondered what charm Harper possessed that made so special.
He said, âGrandpa, why not just have Harper come over next time to keep you company? Thereâs no need for me to come back just to be left out,â
Paul then dropped his smile and glared at him with displeasure. âWhat? Canâtime tell you what to ?â He huffed.
âHow could that be?â Benjamin replied.
Paul retorted, âIt seems youâve grown too bold, thinking you can defy me now, isnât Seeing this, Harper quickly intervened to ease the tension, just as she always did. Grandpa, getting angry can cause wrinkles. You wouldnât want that, would your Paul chuckled, âAll you know is just to tease me.
She replied earnestly, âIâm just telling the truth.â
âThis brat noads to be properly disciplined. Donât side with him, lest ba hapa bullying you,â Paul warned.
Benjamin fal helpless and thought, âI didnât wan say anything.â He then explained, âGrandpa, how could I dare?â
Paul warned, âYou better not dare or I wonât let you off easily.â
Benjamin narrowed his eyes, clearly understanding the implication in Paulâs words.
Thanks to Harper, the atmosphere lightened a bit. Soon after, Benjaminâs parents, Scott Martin and Lily Martin, also arrived. Harper effortlessly charmed her husband parents with her graceful and pleasing mannara.
The family then made their way to the dining room and took their seats.
hadnât started eating, and everyone was waiting The usually warm and magnetic Paul suddenly turned serious and asked, âBenjamin, I heard from Harperâs parents that you want a Chapter 11 You Have Grown Too Bold Now The inevitable had finally arrived.
With that, the atmosphere instantly turned tense.
leges on the table immediately turned to Harper and Benjamin.
She pressed her lips together and remained silent.
Benjamin calmly met eyes with his own deepâset ones and said in a low voice, âGrandfather, this is between Harper and me. Could you please not inter