Chapter 25 He Calls Her Mrs. Martin â
did he mean by saying this? Is he trying to explain?â Harper thought.
But they were were about to get divorced. It was pointless to do such a thing that could so easily be misunderstood.
mind.
Harper really couldnât greap what was going through Benjamin m Yet, his tenderness did move her.
Loving someone for ten years wasnât something o heartstrings.
one could easily turn off. Even if Harper could bear the and ignore her feelings, those tender moments still stirred har Harper held her breath, tears walling up in her eyes, but she wouldnât allow them to fall She asked calmly, âWhy are you telling me this?
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Benjamin chuckled, âWhy? You ask why? If I donât explain, I probably have to deep at couch tonight, and the parvants will laugh me for having no say in this family.
can you trust me now, Mrs. Martin?!
Gesat, now it became her .
Harper replied calmly, âYou chose to leave. I didnât drive you away.â
âAm I supposed to stay and keep arguing? Benjamin asked.
âI didnât want to argue in the first place. It was you who âAlright, letâs just drop it. Can we please not talk about this again?â
Strew he had put it this way, there was no more she could say.
Benjamin added, âWhy donât we visit Grandpa together this afternoon? If some pick you up.â
Harper pressed her lips.
âOkay.â
After hanging up the phone, Harper stood there, stunned, muttening to herself, âBenjamin, what going to do with you?
She couldnât understand why he hadnât changed the way he treated her even though they were on the brink of divorce Benjamin still didnât love her, she wished he were crual. It would be so much easier to let go Meanwhile, Benjamin had gone to the hospital.
Lauren was getting discharged tomorrow, and he was there to handle the procedures, Then, he returned to har room, where Laurenâs was also there.
that way.
Lauren was a singer. She had thrived in the industry due to her savvy marketing skills and Benjaminâs influence, and she was known for a few signature hits. But since the accident, sheâd from the public eye. Only some loyal fans were still waiting for her.
As soon she saw Benjamin enter, smiled, âHi, Benjamin! Come give me some advice. Do you think I should keep chasing my singing career with the way things are now?
Benjamin kept his face calm, giving nothing away. âLetâs talk about that after youâre back on your fest. Right now, thereâs something else I need ask you.â
Peeling his , Lauren quickly her manager to step out. Once they were alone in the hospital room, she asked softly. âWhatâs wrong, Benjamin? Is there something wrong with my health?â
Her eyes were filled with worry and panic.
Her face looked exceptionally pale and weak to her illness, and her tearful eyes made one feel an instinctive pity.
Benjamin frowned slightly and asked, âYou answered the phone when Harper called me last night, didnât you?â
Lauren paused for a moment and then read he was talking about the call from last night.
She hit her lip gently, a mix of guilt and regret on her face. âDid Harpar say something to you? Iâm sorry, itâs my fault. I shouldnât have picked up your phone. I just thought, ce Harper isnât really an outsiderâ¦â
âLauren, itâs not about what Harper might said. What did you say to her?â
Lauren hung low head, her eyes brimming with tears. âIâm sorry, Benjamin, I was too impulsive. Harper has been by your side for a year, I really felt insecure- you might start to have feelings for her.
on me. Please, donât be angry, okay?â
Benjamin a face was plain, lus syss cold and distant. âHarper and I are med, Lauren. I thought you understood that. It means we canât act an if weâre a Chapter He Calls Her Mrs. Martin divorce couple.â:
Lauren nodded as if she truly felt guilt and promised there wouldnât be a next time.
But Benjamin was still ups. Gat some rest. I have to head back to the office, but Iâll be back to pick you up when youâre discharged tomorrow.â
As Benjamin turned to leave, a flicker of coldness crossed Laurenâs face, har jaw clanching.
That evening, Benjamin drove to pick up Harper from work, and than they both headed to the hospital.
ro stable and normal..
Paul hadnât awakened yet, but all his symptoms ware Seeing them arrive together, Lily seemed quite pleased. She said. âDonât worry about Grandpa, heâs fine. If youâre really worried about him, you should start thinking about having a child soon. A greatâgrandchild would surely do lift his spirits.â
Harperâs smile was strained, and she didnt respond.
Benjamin frowned. âMom, why bring this up out of the blue?â
âOut of the blue? Youâve been married for a year now. I was pregnant you after two months I got married. If a man canât get his wife pregnant, well, who knows what others might think?â
Lilyâs words were heavy with implication.
Harper could only keep her head down and remain silent, wishing she could disappear.
Scott cleared his throat softly, clearly embarrassed.
But it was Benjamin who felt the most helpless. His expression darkened, and he had to fight the urge to roll his eyes.
Lily, however, ignored this asked, âHarper, dear, tell me the truth. Is there something wrong with Benjamin? Is that why youâre not pregnant?â