Chapter 31 Lauren Moves In Harper looked at him. “How could be?” “What are you to say now?” “I do anything. “We usually eat but today didn’t hear from you all. fulfill duties as wife?” Benjamin’s words were filled with profound dissatisfaction. Harper responded a resigned smile, “Benjamin, you neglect own health for Ms. am supposed to if come for dinner? Besides, if I call you, I can’t be sure Ms. Davis won’t answer. Why should I bother if it might her?” Harper was still upset last he had disregarded his something Harper couldn’t go of. But Benjamin didn’t see that way. Benjamin said, you mad at me because of what at the restaurant?” you talking about how to dine Ms. instead Lily and me or how she hugged you right in of us?” shouldn’t it up, but did, deliberately. It was like rubbing salt and it hurt her deeply. Benjamin narrowed his eyes and said calmly, “It was just misunderstanding. Did you me to her fall without helping her?” “I didn’t say that. “But isn’t that you mean?” “Benjamin, if you think so poorly why bother was just a misunderstanding?” was beginning to realize she no longer knew man. made atmosphere tense. Draven, at that brought Benjamin’s tableware to the table. Seeing deep in he quickly withdrew without word. After sitting down at the dinner Benjamin finally was to have Italian food with Lauren, so you deliberately brought mom along? Haven’t I made clear that marriage, I wouldn’t do anything to you? Why must you so aggressive?’ was speechless. She stared at him disbelief and asked, you’re saying I intentionally brought Lily? Benjamin, can favor Lauren, but you can’t wrong me like this. It was Lily chose the restaurant; was to know you’d be there too?” Benjamin watched her intently if weighing truth her words. He responded indifferently, “Didn’t you hear her mention she wanted to eat Italian food when I on the phone with you?’ “If you’re it was me, so be it, she said, not wanting to explain further it seemed pointless. After all, he had already made up his about her, so words?” Not loving someone can be clearly demonstrated at any time and in any situation. This year of marriage, respectful yet distant, had almost fooled her thinking this normal for a couple. She now realized it was because Lauren was not around. What she was experiencing now was the actual of her marriage with Benjamin. Of course, she had tried countless times to marriage and hold to Benjamin, but it was fruitless, his eyes only Lauren, once seeing her. Rather than end in contempt, she preferred to cut it off cleanly now. The meal far enjoyable. Benjamin’s and misunderstandings entirely ruined Harper’s appetite. felt emotionally and physically. And she spat out everything ate. Of course, she made sure avoid Benjamin she did. The following day, Harper left for work early, taking her car instead asking Benjamin a ride. “Here’s contract with Summit Realty, Harper. Would you like to Frank handing the document when she arrived at the office. shook her head. “You handle it,” she replied. “Alright,” said, placing the contract down and taking a in chair in front of his desk. He looked Harper intently and a couple of days, we’ll be meeting with the head of Realty at the Martin Group submit our designs. be working closely the Martin Group for the next six months, which means we’ll inevitably Benjamin. What are your plans?” was taken aback a moment. “What plans?” “About divorce. is still so the divorce only postponed. the since we’ve worked hard to secure it, we must continue. This collaboration will bring huge profits company. Even I Mayby after Benjamin, others in the company can still benefit from this project and continue in industry. Harper believed that, no matter what, she must leave a for the people. This was her principle and bottom line. Frank’s profound, his gentle and scholarly face carrying a hint of mysterious depth. After long while, he said, “Alright, I will your decision. Harper pressed her together, knowing Frank’s thoughts well. She whispered, “Frank, you don’t keep sacrificing yourself like this, I…” “Harper, I’ve told before that everyone insists on certain things. For you, be a sacrifice, but for it’s something that me happy. Frank had her a long time ago that there was need any and she shouldn’t feel guilty because it was his choice, unrelated else. Harper said no more, her eyes a glance, both of them sharing a faint smile. Harper worked around seven in the evening before finally home. Harper the gates of Pineview and stepped inside. As she reached the entrance hall to change shoes, she immediately noticed a pair of flat shoes. She squinted slightly, a subconscious possibility flickering her mind, yet heart to last thread of hope. As she walked in, her gaze fell the sofa the living room where Lauren sat beside Benjamin, her husband. this, Harper didn’t know how to describe feelings. It was really hurt. But it wasn’t that intense, she was numbness. At that came downstairs and spotted her. “Oh, Harper’s back. Harper murmured in acknowledgment, and both of the people in living turned their toward her. looked at them indifferently. “We haven’t divorce. is still my home. one who should feel uncomfortable here should be someone else, not me. walked over. her said, “Benjamin, the room has been prepared. Davis needs anything else, just let I’ll it arranged immediately. ” “Alright, thank you,” Benjamin softly. Draven went to attend the kitchen tasks. Harper gleaned some information words. She at with a gaze, he returned the look. Benjamin said, “Lauren was from the today. She hasn’t suitable place to stay yet, so she’ll be for a while. After Benjamin finished quickly added, “Harper, for the inconvenience. You wouldn’t mind, you?” Harper make Lauren eye contact. She just kept her eyes Benjamin. “Benjamin, mean that will at home?” Harper’s voice she asked the question.