Chapter 3 Stay Away from Other Men âIf you really understood me, you wouldnât keep mentioning the past, okay? Harper said, She had left her successful life and lame to move back to Mayby and marry Benjamin, only to receive divorce papers from him a year later.
Frank falt this was hard on her.
His mood changed, showing a bit of annoyance.
Noticing this, Harper said gently, Frank, no manage is perfect. Iâm okay with having been Benjaminâs wife for a year, so donât pity ma. Love cant be forced.â
âYouâre night. Itâs best that you two split up Now, I donât have to feel conflicted or worry about upsetting you,â Frank replied, his vais fading.
âWhat do you mean you donât have to feel conflicted? Harper asked, co Itâs nothing. I just never liked Benjamin. Now, I donât have to pretend for your sibe,â he replied am Harper laughed.
never understood Frankâs immediate dislike for Benjamin. But the fooling was mutual. It was like the two men just didnât click, kind of like how two competitive women might not get along.
When they arrived at Summit Realty they found out the PM wouldnât help with the plagiarism and even threatened to Despite their sincere a » explanations, it was no use.
After a while, the manager eventually softened and said, âWeâve just ascured a deal with the Martin Group. Theyâre upset about this. Unless you can change their mind, thereâs no hope.â
Harper thought, The Martin Group? Thatâs Benjaminâs family buses. Oh no! He definitely wonât help me!â
After leaving Summit Realty, Frank reassured her, Dont worry, Iâll take care of it. Everything will be fine.â
Harper managed a smile, thinking, âWhat can be done? The only option is to go to Benjamin. But weâre divorcing. Would he even want to help?â
She didnât want to go back to the office, so she abad Frank to drive her to Pineview Villa, All through the drive, Harper w was really worried, thinking about her kids and her job, and what she should do next.
Mhan Harper arrived at Pineview Villa, she stepped out of the car, glowing in the evening . She turned to Frank, âLet me think this over before we make our next move. Drive safeâ
Just as he smiled and about to say something, be noticed someone standing on the villaâs secondâfloor bakosy Squinting, he waved Harper over. âHood to tell you something, Harper As she leaned towards the driverâs side window, Frank gently touched her hair. Take care of yourself.â
looked confused by his words.
From the balcony, it looked like they were kissing.
Inside, as Harper entered, cold vouce cut through, âRushed out just to see him?
She met his icy stare and responded evenly, âJust headed to the office.â
With a cold laugh, he said, âHeâre still married, Harper. Stay away from other men.â
Harper bristled. I was just with a friend. And what about you and Lauren at the hospital? Just because I donât bring it up doesnât mean I donât know.â
the faced him, her voice tinged with sarcasm, , but you should do the same. Youâre still my husband, arenât you?