33 Someone Harper Harper hesitated, looking down at the floor, her mind drifting to the that Lauren was still living at Pineview Villa. Instead of telling Paul, she shook head and smiled, “No. Harper didn’t want to worry Paul. Even though this hospital stay a ploy to deal with Benjamin, she wouldn’t risk Paul’s health in way. “If he dares to just let me know. I’ll handle Paul said firmly. His eyes filled with the love of an elder as he looked at Harper. “Okay, I know always my back, Grandpa,” Harper with a smile. She leg, but the combination of skipping breakfast and the strong smell of disinfectant in the ward made feel queasy. Without warning, Harper rushed the bathroom and vomited. After her stomach, Harper felt a sense of relief. She washed her face to Paul’s side. watched her closely and a low voice, “Harper, what’s wrong you?” She her head calmly. “I’m fine, Grandpa. Probably just caught a cold these past few days. Don’t worry. Paul didn’t anything, he continued watch her closely. “Harper, are you hiding something me?” Harper froze. She was never good at lying, especially Paul, who loved her unconditionally. She bit her replied a “Grandpa, are you talking How could I possibly hide from you?” “Harper, even though we haven’t spent much time I know you’re a good kid. it is, you can tell me. I’ll always be on side. “Grandpa, I really am fine. Please don’t worry,” Harper Paul to fall silent. After a long pause, he finally said, “Since you’re feeling and here in the hospital, let the take a look. It’ll ease my mind. for phone to make call, but Harper hesitated and him, conflicted and hesitant. “Grandpa, I really don’t need a doctor. ask anymore, okay?” “Harper, you trust even me?” Harper fell sitting quietly a pale, somber expression. Finally, spoke in clear, steady voice. The air in hospital room to still at her words. continued, found out after I decided to divorce. It wasn’t intentional to keep it from you. “Does he know?” asked, face serious. I told him. We’ve decided divorce,” Harper looked at saying, you promise to tell Benjamin? I use a child to hold onto failing marriage. It make either of us happy, and a child growing up in an unhappy home isn’t ideal. I told you because I you can support me in me. Since I’ve with you, this child will be born. don’t want my child be a leverage, and I’m sure wouldn’t want see that either. Paul remained silent. Seeing his reaction, Harper but had no choice. She could to everyone Paul. Even if Paul didn’t keep her a secret, she wouldn’t him. But deep down, Harper Paul would agree. In a low voice, Paul spoke. “Harper, did Benjamin do something hurt you, you to be to divorce?” shook her head. “No, Grandpa, please don’t think like that. “I may be old, but I’m not blind,” Paul sighed, “If he really you, he’ll regret it. Lauren is simple woman, not someone who a peaceful life. If she had half your I wouldn’t have them from together in the first place. “Anyway, it’s his loss for letting of such a good wife like you. will regret it. “Harper, I promise I won’t tell anyone. But you have me that you’ll tell me if anything happens. As long as I’m around, I won’t to bully you. Harper nodded vigorously, tears welling up eyes. “Grandpa, thank you, really thank you. She wasn’t one to cry easily, but overwhelmed her emotions. Just then, the hospital door swung open, Lily and Scott returning with breakfast, accompanied by Benjamin. The three of them saw Harper in tears, her bowed, while looked her with affection. Lily the first to ask, “What’s wrong?” Harper quickly wiped and forced a smile, saying, “It’s nothing, about the past Grandpa. She smoothly changed subject, but Benjamin’s eyes remained her. Benjamin thought, “What was about?” Before he could dwell on it, called Harper over. “Harper, come and have breakfast. As walked over, by Benjamin, her gaze involuntarily fell upon him. She thought, “Despite under the same roof, we came to the separately. I’m really a terrible wife, right?” As Harper sat down to breakfast, Paul seemed to ignore Benjamin as he glanced out the window. cleared his prompting Benjamin to step forward. “How are you feeling, Grandpa?” Benjamin asked. ” Paul at him, showing no signs of warmth. be angry,” Benjamin said, looking helpless. “If you don’t want me to be angry, then leave. If I see you, I get angry,” Paul said clearly displeased. With Paul’s disapproval, no one spoke Benjamin. Usually, would have intervened, but today, Lily’s breakfast had sealed lips. Lily said, “Don’t feel sorry for him. him face the consequences from mistakes. ” So, Harper remained silent. After breakfast, said, all go about your business. wants to be filial and keep me company, let him have his wish. Harper glanced Paul, who seemed to be telling her, “Don’t worry, I won’t say anything. Harper left room with Scott and Lily and then made an excuse. “You go home first. I need to visit a friend. take care and safe. We’ll home now. As Lily Scott hand hand, Harper turned and the obstetrics and gynecology in another wing. hospital only Benjamin Paul remained. knew Paul had something to say by keeping back. He sat on the by the bedside, but before he could speak, he heard Paul’s voice. “Did I ask sit?” Benjamin hesitated, looking at Paul. just say what you to. two of here. now you can’t at my Fine, since lying in hospital you want to me angry, the doctors can save me if you push me far. Is that better?” Benjamin was helpless, but with Paul, he had no choice but to comply with Paul said. stood gazing gently at Paul. said, “I don’t expect you to treat well anymore. has no intention continuing with you, I have no to divorce. But remember, not this for you, I’m doing for Harper. Paul gave Benjamin a stern look, his eyes filled with disdain. continued, “Divorce is fine, but you to agree one request from me. Realizing that Paul was going to the Benjamin didn’t feel the joy he imagined. a sense of unease crept over him. Furrowing brow, Benjamin looked at Paul with a warm yet puzzled expression, asking, “What your request?” “There are young around you, there? Pick one and introduce him to Harper. It doesn’t matter if family is wealthy or not. The is that he must a good person, treat Harper cherish her, and most importantly, be better than you. words were precise, devoid of hint of pettiness jest. Benjamin was taken “Grandpa, are you asking me to introduce someone to Harper?”