5 He Will Never Love Her “I’ll be there soon. Keep stays with Benjamin’s voice was his set tightly. His however, to unreadable after hearing Lauren. Lauren thrilled with his response. the call was over, glanced towards stairs, his growing serious. He then asked the remind to have her dinner left. Shortly after, the a car engine filled the and Harper watched the master bedroom window as black away. Her face was blank, her smile bitter. Her mind with images Benjamin rushing Lauren’s side with worry. thought, “He really does love Lauren. So, what I still holding out for?” Benjamin didn’t come back to Pineview Villa night. Harper knew must have stayed at the with Lauren. It was the first time he’d stayed out overnight, except for business trips, since they’d been married. Harper text or call she had to be a dignified, graceful, and wife. Before marrying her mother, Jennifer Mitchell, and other Mitchell women had drilled into her how to be a wife who wouldn’t bother husband. “I’ve followed their advice, but why doesn’t Benjamin show any affection towards me? The only explanation is that he me so much he can’t bring himself to like me. ” She the harsh reality, telling herself, “He doesn’t love me, and he never will. had a restless night and only fell asleep at but soon her rang. It calling. Harper answered with a slightly hoarse voice, “What’s the matter?” you He asked. Harper replied, “Yeah. Benjamin said, “Pack two for Lauren and bring them hospital. She doesn’t want to be seen like this, so can you them yourself?” sounded almost like an order. Harper blinked, her face pale from lack of sleep. hesitated, then asked, me to bring them to hospital?” “Yes, bring Benjamin confirmed. “I don’t really know Ms. Wouldn’t she be uncomfortable with her like this?” Harper questioned. fine with it. Just bring them as soon as you can, okay?” Benjamin urged. Harper bit her her heart aching. She told herself this would be last time she’d do something she didn’t want to for him. an indifferent expression, she calmly replied, “I’ll be there in an hour. Afterward, Harper immediately ended call before Benjamin could respond. tried suppress emotions, but the pain grew deeper and more agonizing. Harper wondered, “Is Benjamin doing this to punish me just rode Frank night?” Regardless of it was true or not, was more than ever end their marriage. Harper knew with Lauren awake, was just the beginning. Benjamin would devote his attention Lauren day, and such incidents would happen constantly. Harper couldn’t bear the thought of like that. She went to her wardrobe and took two sets of clothes, which were updated every season, but she had never them. Afterward, Harper drove to the hospital. Just Harper reached the ward and was about to raise hand to knock door, she heard a from the ward asking, “Benjamin, I must look really ugly right? Will Harper laugh at me she sees me?”