Chapter 45 Not Free The whole morning passed like this. The staff at the had got off work. Harper seated in the car, patiently, until Curtis finally arrived. Curtis said, “Mrs. Martin has in the hospital Ms. I’ll back. “How is Lauren?” “She’s fine. was food-induced allergy, her heart beat faster. she’s medicine and injections, and it’s under control. drove car. Harper remained silent, feeling inexplicably irritated. She wondered now that Lauren he could not spare some to get the divorce proceedings. seemed that nothing could outweigh Lauren. When Harper returned to Pineview Villa, the servants all frightened. She asked Draven, “Why was Ms. Davis allergic?” “She allergic to almonds. was the cook’s negligence. Harper, don’t worry. Harper frowned slightly, pondering, Lauren is allergic to almonds, already the cook, right? How could such an accident happen?” She didn’t think much about and just a little strange. the hospital ward, against the bed while receiving an IV drip. Though her face was marked with red they had considerably diminished since she began of injections and medication. Her gaze remained fixed on Benjamin, seated on the nearby sofa, in his work on the computer. He had been here to accompany her for most the which made Lauren feel very sweet and moved. He cared about the most. Lauren couldn’t help but ask, “Benjamin, I am well. If are a lot of matters, go to the company, and don’t worry about me, okay?” “There’s no rush. After you finish the IV, I’ll take back and to work. glanced at Lauren gently. “Benjamin, you are so kind to me. ” She showed a smile, which unique to a love. her, said, long as you are happy. Lauren said, I’m delighted. H-Have you and Harper the formalities?” In wanted to ask upon seeing Benjamin, but she get chance. There were doctors and nurses, and then Curtis came. It only now that she could do it. She looked at Benjamin expectantly, for him to nod and say yes. he quiet for a long time. Lauren asked in confusion, what’s wrong? Why don’t you speak?” He replied, “The been completed yet. Lauren’s eyes widened astonishment. She a asked, “Why? Why haven’t they been completed?” frowned slightly. Belatedly she had lost control, she explain, “Benjamin, I don’t mean anything else. I only want to know why. “Harper and I had just arrived at the Courthouse when called and told me that you were allergic hospitalized. He made a concise explanation. Lauren naturally understood the reason. Unsure whether to feel or disappointed, she whispered, “I’m sorry, Benjamin. It’s all my fault. If I hadn’t eaten haphazardly, you wouldn’t have been delayed. Otherwise, you been divorced by now. “Well, Lauren, as you’re fine, doesn’t matter. Other things can be rearranged. at Benjamin, Lauren nodded and unhappy. A question popped up in her mind. She thought, “Without my today, he really Harper? Draven mentioned that the bowl of soup I consumed in the had been prepared under Benjamin’s personal instruction, it without hesitation. Additionally, I only had a small of bread. How could I suddenly develop an allergy? Does it have do with Benjamin?” The more she pondered, the it became that she understood less and less. She wondered what thinking. In Martin Manor, Paul also learned that Benjamin were not divorced. He didn’t say anything. With his eyes closed, continued listening the pass the time. murmured, “Is Lauren? I to find a chance to her. No one noticed a meaningful smile on Paul’s face. night, returned to the bedroom. was waiting for him. At of him, she “Benjamin, is Ms. Davis okay?” It’s just a allergy. “Well, fine. “Shall go the divorce procedures tomorrow?” Benjamin’s face instantly and he said coldly, “I’m not tomorrow. “Can’t you spare half an hour?” Benjamin refused directly and “Harper, the Group not mine alone. There are countless employees. cannot put other people at risk because matter. If slack off even little, many families will be in dire straits. His eyes were inexplicably chilly. Harper asked softly, “When will you be free?” “I’m not free for the next period,” Benjamin said bluntly. was for a while. unaccountably displeased, she “Benjamin, I don’t believe that taking half an hour of your schedule will the Martin Group. Or maybe you have time but do not want to go through formalities. Are you love me?” snorted, “Harper, do you know what are talking What makes you that?” “If not, don’t you go me?” “I told you I’m not available. Benjamin’s face and his were deep. He a bad mood. Harper pressed forward step by step. “You have time to morning with Lauren, but can’t you spare an to go the divorce procedures with me?” “What right do you think you have to compare yourself to her?” Benjamin’s cold question hushed Harper. Her eyes widened. She then understood his words. thought, “Yes, I am not worthy to with Lauren. He loves her deeply, but what me? I nothing to him. Harper heartbroken. Benjamin approached and asked, “Why are you Do want be Frank, so you can’t wait to distance me?” Harper looked up at him. Their eyes locked, ducked. Before he could anything else, she said softly, “Yes, want to be with him, can you divorce me quickly?” She thought, “Since he can say that I not worthy of Lauren, can’t I tell I’d like to be with someone else?” “Harper, how dare you provoke me? courting death?” Benjamin said furiously. “Benjamin, I’m telling the truth. After all, isn’t that how you treat me?” She thought, “As can do it, why follow suit?” “Have you forgotten identity? have never had right to say no our marriage. I make the decisions. I you from beginning. What? Are going to regret Benjamin asked coldly. “We are about to get divorced, so what’s wrong me someone else? already planning to marry Lauren?” Harper didn’t why it like a crime for her. Benjamin sneered, raised his hand pinch her chin, and asked, “Are you determined to with Frank?” Her silence signaled agreement. Since he it that way, she saw no need elaborate.