Chapter 36 Cling Benjamin He didn’t even at Lauren, saying “No. “But you’re clearly very happy,” Lauren murmured. gaze locked onto her with hint of making no one dare to too close. a slight fear, her eyes obvious retreat looked at him. However, simply added calmly, a business trip Dattlech afternoon and will be back in two days. If you need contact Amanda. She handle it for you. Also, while I’m away, to your distance from okay?” Amanda was Benjamin’s female assistant. Lauren hesitated for a moment. But she quickly nodded. “Okay, I understand. she couldn’t shake the feeling that Benjamin’s held a deeper meaning. She thought, “Did Harper told him something night?” Lauren didn’t dare ask Benjamin. Benjamin didn’t Harper about his business trip. She found out from Lauren after returning to Pineview Villa that evening. Her reaction confirmed Lauren’s that Harper was unaware. So, Lauren immediately dismissed Benjamin’s from mind. She “Harper, treats me like a wife now, so he tell me directly about his schedule, not you. If I were you, I would file for divorce right away. Harper just gave Lauren a cold look, no of in conversation. But Lauren seized the opportunity to ask, “Harper, do you and Benjamin to divorce? His grandfather is awake right? Do to cling Benjamin?” you to know, ask Benjamin directly. for when we divorce, that’s between and me. Davis, your concern?” replied, of emotion. After all, Benjamin had matters shouldn’t involve Lauren. Lauren stared and said, “Benjamin doesn’t truly you. only you because Sir Martin’s pressure. If weren’t Sir Martin forcing him, do think two have gotten married? Harper, everything you have now have been mine. You’re just taking advantage. what? We are now. If you want me to divorce him, you better behave. I will refuse to and Grandpa will on my side. Even he doesn’t agree, will consider Grandpa,” calmly. “Harper, you have no shame. “I’m not bad as you. “You…” Lauren was too furious to speak. Harper turned and went upstairs. Watching Harper’s retreating figure, Lauren felt but she quickly her composure. stared at Harper’s back, already her next move in her mind. In the bedroom upstairs, Harper closed the door, letting all her emotions show. She “In truth, Lauren isn’t wrong. the one taking advantage now. If hadn’t on our marriage, Benjamin would have married Lauren long ago, right? Perhaps have their child. So, superfluous. The thought weighed heavily on Harper. She loved for ten years, falling for at first sight, only to in a marriage she thought would last a but the time they spent seemed like enough. Over the two Harper Lauren have conflicts. sketches entered the editing phase, busy. As for Lauren, she preparing for her comeback, also with many tasks. Since Benjamin didn’t even mention his trip to was clear he convey that there no need for communication. So, this time, Harper had no contact with Benjamin. Thus, the two days passed without incident. Paul discharged from hospital on the morning of the third day. Because she didn’t know when Benjamin would Harper rushed over early the morning to prepare pick up Paul from the hospital, with Scott and Lily. Paul’s check-up, it was found that levels blood pressure and sugar high, but else was normal. Harper personally took care of all the and her filial piety towards was evident. Lily said, rest yourself. Let them handle all. Come over chat with your grandpa. ” Harper finally stopped, saying, “Just doing what I can. “You’re a kind, considerate, and filial child. you’re embarrassing with all this praise. “Haha…” Harper sat on the sofa, and Paul looked at her, saying, back with to the Martin Manor. have dinner there tonight. can’t refuse, it favor to me. ” Paul looked her expectantly. Lily Scott chimed in. “Yes, let’s have dinner together home. Harper nodded. “Okay, I’ll accompany you. Otherwise, know how appease you if you angry. that? This girl is starting to find fault me. Paul’s caused Scott and Lily to burst simultaneously. The atmosphere very pleasant. After packing up, the driver the housekeeper came to belongings. Harper Paul’s hand as they out of ward. Harper “Grandpa, when back, make sure to take care of your health. things you okay?” “Okay, I’ll listen to you. But come often to meals me, you can me. Otherwise, I might eat things behind back, know,” Paul joked. He hoping Harper more often. She understood that and nodded in agreement. they left the hospital building, the mood was jovial, evident on everyone’s faces. However, just they were about reach hospital’s main Harper heard a familiar voice. Her steps and Paul was to notice her distraction, her gaze. Paul’s darkened instantly. He tapped his cane on the ground, and Scott immediately asked, “Dad, what’s Are you feeling uncomfortable?” Harper then snapped back to reality. “Grandpa, are you okay?” Seeing Harper still caring for him at this touched Paul more. He coldly stated, “Didn’t say that the brat couldn’t come the to pick me up from discharge due to a trip? How he’s now, accompanying someone to the Scott and then noticed Benjamin with Lauren. Paul turned to Harper and asked, “Harper, do he’s back?” her lip, how respond. Seeing that to speak for Paul understood and said, “Good girl, you’ve wronged. That ungrateful brat!” Harper shook her head. “Grandpa, I’m fine. don’t get upset. “I’m fine. I’m fine,” Paul said with simmering anger. The commotion caught Benjamin’s attention, and he immediately strode over.
