I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 5 He Will Never Love Her

"I'll be there soon. Keep the nurse stays with you, okay?" Benjamin's voice was gentle, but his jaw was set tightly. His expression, however, changed to something unreadable after hearing Lauren. Lauren was thrilled with his response. "Okay, I'll wait for you."

Once the call was over, Benjamin glanced towards the stairs, his face growing serious. He then asked the maid to remind Harper to have her dinner before he left.

Shortly after, the sound of a car engine filled the air, and Harper watched from the master bedroom window as the black car drove away.

Her face was blank, her smile bitter. Her mind was filled with images of Benjamin rushing to Lauren's side with worry.

Harper thought, "He really does love Lauren. So, what am I still holding out for?"

...

Benjamin didn't come back to Pineview Villa that night. Harper knew he must have stayed at the hospital with Lauren.

It was the first time he'd stayed out overnight, except for business trips, since they'd been married.

she had learned to be a dignified, graceful,

mother, Jennifer Mitchell, and other Mitchell women had drilled into her

so much that he can't bring himself to like me." She faced the harsh reality, telling herself, "He doesn't love

had a restless night and only fell asleep

It was Benjamin calling.

a slightly hoarse voice, "What's the

you up?"

Harper replied, "Yeah."

"Pack two outfits for Lauren and bring them to the hospital. She doesn't want to be seen like this, so can

sounded almost

of sleep. She hesitated, then asked, "You want me to bring

bring them here," Benjamin

Davis. Wouldn't she be uncomfortable with me seeing her like this?"

Just bring them as soon as you

heart aching. She told herself this would be

indifferent expression, she calmly replied, "I'll be there in an