Married

Chapter 3 Stay Away from Other Men

“If you really understood me, you wouldn’t keep mentioning the past, okay? Harper said,

She had left her successful life and lame to move back to Mayby and marry Benjamin, only to receive divorce papers from him a year later.

Frank falt this was hard on her.

His mood changed, showing a bit of annoyance.

Noticing this, Harper said gently, Frank, no manage is perfect. I’m okay with having been Benjamin’s wife for a year, so don’t pity ma. Love cant be forced.”

“You’re night. It’s best that you two split up. Now, I don’t have to feel conflicted or worry about upsetting you,” Frank replied, his vais fading.

“What do you mean you don’t have to feel conflicted? Harper asked, co

It’s nothing. I just never liked Benjamin. Now, I don’t have to pretend for your sibe,” he replied

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Harper laughed. She never understood Frank’s immediate dislike for Benjamin. But the fooling was mutual. It was like the two men just didn’t click, kind of like how two competitive women might not get along.

When they arrived at Summit Realty, they found out the PM wouldn’t help with the plagiarism and even threatened to sue,

Despite their sincere a

» explanations, it was no use.

After a while, the manager eventually softened and said, “We’ve just ascured a deal with the Martin Group. They’re upset about this. Unless you can change their mind, there’s no hope.”

Harper thought, The Martin Group? That’s Benjamin’s family buses. Oh no! He definitely won’t help me!”

After leaving Summit Realty, Frank reassured her, Dont worry, I’ll take care of it. Everything will be fine.”

Harper managed a smile, thinking, “What can be done? The only option is to go to Benjamin. But we’re divorcing. Would he even want to help?”

She didn’t want to go back to the office, so she abad Frank to drive her to Pineview Villa,

All through the drive, Harper w was really worried, thinking about her kids and her job, and what she should do next.

Mhan Harper arrived at Pineview Villa, she stepped out of the car, glowing in the evening sun. She turned to Frank, “Let me think this over before we make our next move. Drive safe”

Just as he smiled and was about to say something, be noticed someone standing on the villa’s second–floor bakosy

Squinting, he waved Harper over. “Hood to tell you something, Harper

As she leaned towards the driver’s side window, Frank gently touched her hair. Take care of yourself.”

Harper looked confused by his words.

From the balcony, it looked like they were kissing.

Inside, as Harper entered, Benjamin’s cold vouce cut through, “Rushed out just to see him?

She met his icy stare and responded evenly, “Just headed to the office.”

With a cold laugh, he said, “He’re still married, Harper. Stay away from other men.”

Harper bristled. I was just with a friend. And what about you and Lauren at the hospital? Just because I don’t bring it up doesn’t mean I don’t know.”

the faced him, her voice tinged with sarcasm, Sure, but you should do the same. You’re still my husband, aren’t you?