Chapter 22 A Wedding Dress? “Harper? Sorry, it’s Lauren. ” Lauren’s gentle drifted over the line. Harper paused. Then, she asked indifferently, “Why are you answering his phone?” “Benjamin asked me hold it in the bathroom. Maybe you could call back Or if you have time, you could come over. We’re out a wedding dress, and it great you can join us and offer some advice. are the expert, after all. Hearing Lauren mention were choosing a wedding dress, Harper froze. was stunned, and a sense of in her eyes repeated, “You said picking a wedding dress?” “Yes, Benjamin says I’m getting day by day. Once two are divorced, we can start our wedding. can take wedding photos so we’re rushing later. You wouldn’t mind, right, You never liked Benjamin anyway. responded calmly, would I mind? I so happy for you two. is this all Benjamin’s plan?” “Yes, Benjamin is good to me. always so thoughtful, sure I’m never put out,” replied softly. Harper said nothing. didn’t want trouble them anymore. “Alright then, I won’t keep you two. “Harper, aren’t joining us?” Harper didn’t respond and hung up as hadn’t heard. She was an architect, a wedding dress designer. What was point of joining them? Designer their home? understand Lauren could say such things. Unlike her, who had never experienced things never would, Lauren was truly a woman bathed in happiness. Though Lauren had slept for a year of Benjamin, she gained was his wholehearted devotion and a lifetime love. Harper, was nothing. What was doing seemed utterly ridiculous Harper. He had just today to the divorce grandfather’s sake, yet the moment, he was choosing wedding dress with his sweetheart, ready wedding photos. Harper wondered if he had her as fool. She smirked mockingly, her delicate face filled pain. She placed her hand on her whispering softly, “Baby, so sorry. I can’t give you a perfect home, but I promise, I’ll love and you more anyone else could. Because of that phone call, she assumed Benjamin coming home tonight. Although kept saying he would not betray during their marriage, going Lauren to out a was a betrayal to Harper. Harper kept herself to stop thinking about it. After all, the outcome wouldn’t change. For now, she could slowly get used the days without him. She had a quick bite to eat, went back to her room to shower, and lay down. But as she drifted, the light shining on her and opened eyes see man standing over her, staring down. “Why is back?” That was she thought, and also what she asked aloud, “Why are you back?” brow furrowed, and indifferently, “This is my home, where else would go?” “Weren’t you supposed be with Ms. Davis? I thought you wouldn’t be coming back tonight. “Harper, why have you been so prickly with me lately? Don’t up Lauren as excuse to with me. Benjamin’s accusation and blame ignite frustration Harper had suppressed all evening. She sat up, facing the man before unwavering. Her voice was cold as she retorted, you my fault? Can’t you figure why I’m prickly?”