Chapter 11 Have Grown Too Bold Now Harper pondered, “The only of this will be my embarrassment. Benjamin picked up on inexplicable undertones in her words. “It’s like she’s talking me, it like it has nothing to do with me. Am things?” He wondered. didn’t want to talking with as she feared couldn’t control emotions. Since yesterday, she had been constantly reminding herself, “Harper, stop hoping. on any longer. There’s future in it. He will never fall in love with you. All your and sacrifices are in vain and might even annoy him. She took a deep breath, gradually calming her emotions before returning to her usual demeanor. two then drove back to Manor and just before nightfall. The manor located near the mountains of Mayby, and this area only the city’s affluent families. Harper walked into the living room in with Benjamin, where Paul was already waiting. Upon seeing face, Paul immediately smiled “Harper, you’re back! Come let me if you’ve lost weight. Has Benjamin been treating you well?” She quickly let go of Benjamin’s arm and walked over to Paul’s side. Harper massaged his shoulders playfully pouting, “Grandpa, I’m great. Don’t worry about me. If I’ve actually gained weight. I thinking about losing some!” Paul narrowed eyes and pretended to be serious. “Nonsense! Where have gained weight? And don’t you dare try to lose weight by yourself like others do. Harper nodded. “Okay, I’ll listen to you. You also need to care of yourself, got it?” “Hmph, you girl. has it been since you visited He asked. Harper quickly apologized, had been over half since she last visited. Paul really upset with her. just wanted to pretend angry that she would coddle him. She effortlessly Paul burst into laughter with just few words. the sidelines, Benjamin smiled faintly, thinking that Harper sure knew how people, making Paul very happy. In fact, he why Paul, who had been a formidable figure the business world for decades his imposing demeanor, showed such towards even so than to own grandson. also wondered what charm Harper possessed that made her so special. He said, why not just have Harper come over next time to keep you company? There’s no need me come back just to be left out. Paul dropped his smile and him with displeasure. “What? Can’t me tell you what anymore?” He huffed. could that be?” replied. Paul retorted, “It you’ve grown too bold, thinking you defy now, isn’t it?” Seeing this, intervened to ease the just as she always did. “Grandpa, getting angry can cause wrinkles. You wouldn’t want that, would you?” Paul chuckled, “All you know is to tease me. She earnestly, “I’m just the truth. “This brat needs to be disciplined. Don’t with him, he keeps bullying you,” Paul warned. Benjamin and didn’t even say anything. ” then explained, “Grandpa, how could I dare?” Paul warned, dare, or I won’t let off easily. Benjamin his eyes, clearly understanding the implication in Paul’s words. Thanks to Harper, the atmosphere a bit. Soon Benjamin’s Scott Martin and also arrived. Harper effortlessly parents with her graceful and pleasing family made their to the dining room and their seats. Paul hadn’t started eating, and everyone was waiting. usually warm and magnetic Paul suddenly turned serious and asked, “Benjamin, I heard from Harper’s parents you want a divorce?” finally arrived. With that, the atmosphere instantly turned tense. All eyes on the table immediately turned to and Benjamin. She pressed her together and remained silent. Benjamin calmly met Paul’s eyes with his own deep-set and said a low voice, “Grandfather, this is between Harper and me. Could you please not intervene?”
