Chapter 6 My Bad?

"How could you be ugly? You're still recovering. Don't worry, okay?" Benjamin comforted Lauren.

"Really? You won't stop liking me?" She looked hopeful.

Without any hesitation, he said, "Never. When you're better, we'll get married."

"Seriously? You're not just saying that?" Lauren questioned.

"I mean it. Now, eat up," Benjamin said with a smile.

"Benjamin, I love you," Lauren whispered, her voice soft and calming.

Outside, Harper overheard every word. She smiled sadly, not wanting to interrupt their moment by knocking. She thought it best to wait until they were done talking.

Once the conversation ended, she knocked on the door.

A deep, detached voice from inside said, "Come in."

When Harper walked in, she immediately saw Benjamin by the bed, still in his suit from yesterday. It was clear he'd stayed all night at the hospital.

He gave her a cold, emotionless look as if she meant nothing to him.

fists and stopped in her

Lauren said, "Harper, you're here. Sorry to

yet striking beauty, instantly drawing a protective gaze from anyone who saw her. She was having creamy oatmeal with cinnamon for

too much for Harper,

felt sick and suddenly gagged, covering her

instantly

you doing?" Benjamin

do you think I'm

kept a straight face, and said, "It's not you. I just hate the smell of

while avoiding the

"Harper, you're so thoughtful! You even

toward Benjamin with a cold smirk and

else, can we talk?" Harper asked

panicked, quickly responding, "Harper, are you mad? I know you're still Benjamin's wife. I shouldn't

well up as she spoke, her

stop," Benjamin interrupted, his voice laced with concern.

turned to Harper, his

"I haven't even

anyway. No need for acting guilt." Benjamin scowled, feeling an odd twinge of regret despite getting what he wanted. "Harper, if you're upset

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