Chapter 35 The Person I Love Harper was utterly speechless.
She thought to herself, âIs Lauren picking a fight with me because Benjamin isnât home?
Hub Wasnât she all sweet and gentle before? Why the sudden change when Benjaminâs not around?
Does she really think Iâll just let her get away with it?â
Harper responded, âLauren, so itâs my fault that heâs coming home late? Maybe you should reflect on yourself. Perhaps he just doesnât want to see you moved in.â After all, be used to come home on time before you Of course, this was just Harper firing back at Lauren.
In reality, Benjamin had never been able to come house on time before. But Harper never dared to meddle in his affairs.
Just the fact that he was coming back was already a relief for her.
Thinking back, Harper realized she was easily satisfied.
But even this simple satisfaction seemed to be slipping away.
After speaking her mind, Harper ignored Lauren, focusing solely on her computer screen.
It wasnât clear how much time had passed when, suddenly, Lauren began to sob. âHarper, Iâm sorry, I know Iâve been in the wrong. I shouldnât have come here to disturb you and Benjamin. Youâre right to ask me to leave. Iâll move out now.
As Lauren cried. Harper was left bewildered.
She thought, âWhat is going on with this woman?â
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Before Harper could make sense of it deep voice cut through the tension. âWhatâs going on here?â
Harper finally understood.
She squinted slightly, not saying a word, just giving a glance at Benjamin before refocusing on her computer:
screen Lauren immediately walked towards Benjamin, speaking softly, âItâs okay, Harper is right. Itâs only natural for her to ask me to leave. After , you two are still married, and Iâm just an outsider. Benjamin, Iâll move out.
Benjamin frowned and said, âHarper, did you ask Lauren to leave?â
Upon hearing her name coming from his lips, Harper finally looked up.
Her face was expressionless, devoid of any emotion, and her tone was flat. âDoes it matter if it was me?â
âHarper, what do you mean?â
His face darkened, a hint of displeasure in his gaze.
Harper , âRegardless of whether it was me or not, you believe her. So, thereâs no need to ask me.â
âHarper, it was c Î was you who said it. You can dislike me, you can ask me to leave, but you canât twist the truth.â
Lauren, head bowed in distress, tears streaming down her face, looked truly pitiful.
Benjamin, with a stern face, said softly, âLauren, no one can force you to leave,â
Looking up at Benjamin, Lauren said, âBenjamin, Iâm grateful that you believe in me.â
âAlright, go upstairs and rest.â
âOkay you should rest early too.â
As Lauren headed upstairs, there was a smile on her face.
After Lauren left, Benjamin approached Harper, who continued to ignore him.
Frustrated, he reached over and closed her laptop, saying. âHarper, Iâve made it clear to you. Lauren staying here is temporary. Once I arrange things, shell move out. Why do you have to push her away?â
Harper couldnât believe it, thinking. âDoes he still think it was me?
She replied, âBenjamin, weâve been married for a year. You may not know me well, but Iâll own up to my actions.â
With that, she grabbed her laptop, ready to leave. But Benjamin stopped her I believe p you didnât say it. But did you know that Harper was stunned.
She ignored his perfunctory remark, focusing all her attention on the latter half of the words.
Harper frowned, âYou said Grandpa wants you to set me up with someone?â
You didnât know â
âDo you think I should have known?â
Harper felt a sense of resignation, thinking, âWhat is he implying now? Does he think Iâve initiated this with Grandpa?â
âBenjamin, itâs just Grandpaâs for me. You donât need to worry about it. I havenât asked for this, you can just pretend you donât know,â
Harper thought, âGrandpa probably knows Iâm expecting a baby and is concerned about my raising the child alone. But I donât need a new relationship before completely clearing Benjamin from my heart.
But, after all, is doing it for my good. I canât blame him.â
simply kept watching her, discerning the truth from her words.
Benjamin asked, âIs the reason you donât need my introduction because you canât forget your ex or because you already have else in mind?â
Harper was er was at a loss.
âHe thinks I donât need his help because I canât let of my madeâup ex or because I have my eye on someone else?
Benjamin, ol Benjamin, youâve thought so much, but you ever considered that the person I love is actually you?â
Harper pressed her lips, choosing not to answer his question, simply gazing at him calmly. âThink what you want, I donât need your introductions. You use that time to spend more with your Ma. Davis.â
âHarper, are we going to start arguing every time we speak?â
âIâm not looking for an argument.â
âThen why do you keep mentioning Lauren? Iâve already said itâs just between us and has nothing to do her?â
Harper remained composed, her tone flat. Fine, I wonât bring it up again.â
She thought, âHe always emphasized that itâs just between us and has nothing to do with Lauren, but isnât it because of Lauren that we are getting divorced?
Heâs really biased Afraid that I might come to hate Lauren because of this.â
Although the seemed closed, it left Harper with a lingering sense of coldness in her heart.
That night, they still shared a room, lying on the same bed, but there was no interaction or conversation between them Chapter 35 The Person I Their dynamic, where Harper had always been the to take the initiative, had suddenly shifted, and now they existed in this silent state.
Benjamin, however, failed to notice that something was amiss.
The next day, everything returned to normal.
Their breakfast for two had now become a meal for three.
Harper ate in silence, finishing her breakfast quietly. She was thankful she didnât vomit. Otherwise, she would have had to come up with excuse.
After breakfast, she left without a word.
For Harper, in this trio, one person was always excessive, and she was that person.
Once Harper left, Lauren turned to Benjamin. âBenjamin, it seems like Harper is upset.â
Benjamin didnât respond, a vision of Harperâs silent demeanor flashing in his mind. He said calmly, âIsnât your agent already preparing for your comeback? You should focus all your energy on that. Other matters are not your concern.â
Lauren paused. âBenjamin, are upset because last nightâs event?â