Harper was stunned. She didn’t how to answer that. Harper could press her lips, helplessly at Benjamin. was as if he had received her silent plea for help but not intervene. Instead, he said coolly, “Harper, Mom’s asking you a question. have to me up otherwise I’ll be misunderstood. His fell on her, seemingly a hint of amusement. ‘What did Benjamin by that?’ Harper thought. It clear Benjamin throwing under bus. Feeling awkward, Harper replied “Mom, since grandpa is fine, Benjamin and I will head out now. We’ve planned to go watch movie together. Then, along, headed out, Lily’s them, would be happy hear you’re going on a date, he’d up away. go of Benjamin’s hand once they in the car. Benjamin turned to look at Harper beside and asked softly, “What are we going to see?” was just lying Mom,” replied indifferently. “You say we shouldn’t right?” was white lie. Even mom finds she won’t blame me. stared at intently. you trying to suggest to me?” Harper frowned, realizing what he meant. “I’m not suggesting anything. I didn’t say anything. Could you jump to Harper retorted. “Alright, I won’t overthink it. Now that it’s the two of tell me, there anything wrong my Benjamin asked it sanctimoniously. “It’s your body. How would I know?” Harper turned her head away, wanting to continue the conversation. Benjamin seemed to insist, as if he wouldn’t it go answered. He even her, forcing her face him, and looked eyes. “You’re my wife. If you don’t know, who does?” Her flushed, and her eyes darted away. he mean by that? she and Lauren never indeed been together?” Harper thought. her lips, her actions caught Benjamin’s gaze. of her stifled moans and murmurs under kisses invaded his mind, along with her pleading voice, making his breathing heavier. Just then, a cell phone rang, snapping him to reality. was Harper’s phone. The caller was Frank. Benjamin’s face when saw name on the screen. However, Harper, unaware of his reaction, answered the phone his “Hello, Frank. Her voice was gentle, how she used talk to him, but now seemed like a hedgehog its spines to him. Whatever Frank said made a smile on Harper’s irritating Benjamin deeply. Without knowing Benjamin suddenly suggested in a low tone, “Harper, since mom misunderstood us going on a why don’t we out tonight?” Harper was startled, her eyes to meet Benjamin’s. Frank’s voice came through the phone. are him?” She then softly affirmed. Frank said, “You guys so why is he acting like this?” didn’t know the answer to that either. Indeed, were about to divorce, and Benjamin as if nothing was wrong. In Harper’s mind, it be he didn’t care that he seemed indifferent. about this made her feel awful. much more sober and she told Frank, “Let’s leave it at this for we can more at the office tomorrow. ” After hanging the Harper looked Benjamin said, “Let’s just go home. It’s not the right time to go to a movie. ” “Why would it be inappropriate?” “It was just an excuse; you didn’t have it Harper said softly. “Harper, are you worried Frank might misunderstand something?” Benjamin asked accusingly. replied, you think you we involve others in our matters?” Benjamin didn’t respond. He just stepped the accelerator, and the car sped off. The atmosphere was silent the whole way. She hadn’t said but he was about it. Although they ignoring each other like night, at Pineview Villa could sense Benjamin’s foul mood. Harper naturally wouldn’t coddle him. She had it out. It was better to rip off the band-aid. If him, it would only make her keep their relationship lukewarm. to Chris stepping in, Harper’s company maintained its partnership with Summit Realty. Today, the two companies signed their cooperation agreement. Summit their misunderstanding, “Ms. we’re truly sorry. We no idea you were connected to the family and such good friends with Mr. You should told us earlier, and we avoided these misunderstandings. Harper offered a faint smile in response. Her marriage Benjamin was known only to their families close to the outside world, it was a secret. explained to others that they were just excellent friends. Although wasn’t problem, still hurt her a bit inside. resolving this Harper and Frank lunch together. Frank brought up a sensitive topic. “Since you and Benjamin are getting a divorce, are you planning stay in Mayby?” I’ll leave here the divorce is finalized. You’ll stay manage company…” “Harper,” Frank interrupted, “I’ve you, wherever go, I’ll follow. If you want to keep company, I’ll arrange for someone to manage it. If not, we’ll dissolve it. “It has to be preserved. I can’t let them lose their jobs. Harper insisted that. She never dissolving as would be unfair to others. “Alright, do it way. divorce date set yet? Once you leave this place, you’re the same person you used to be. watched and waited for an answer. Harper responded softly, “It’s not set yet. Grandpa accept it yet. I can’t hurt grandpa no matter what. Harper spent the day at the office. Lately, she visibly lost as she very little each bland food and avoiding anything oily, spicy, or stimulating. Frank still to in the evening. Although it was a bit a bother, it was unsafe for her to drive recently as her concentration was poor. The car in front Pineview Villa. Harper was just about her seatbelt, barely touching it before she could unbuckle. heard a loud bang, tremendous force struck from behind. jolted forward the car’s occupants then snapped back, but luckily, they wearing seatbelts and weren’t hurt, just severely shaken. Harper her instinctively her abdomen, worrying silently, “Did I scare baby?” her movement she was injured, quickly asking, “How are Harper? you okay?” Harper took a deep breath, indeed but she believed the baby was fine. She shook her head. “I’m fine, see what happened. the they a familiar black car. Frank instinctively looked at as she stared at the man in the seat. He was over, his head bowed. They didn’t know what had happened to him. walked over, quickly pulled the car door open, and softly out the man’s name, “Benjamin?”