I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

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.

and

you're here. Sorry to

shoulder-length hair gave her a fragile yet striking beauty, instantly drawing a protective gaze from anyone who saw her. She was having creamy oatmeal with cinnamon for breakfast since she had

smell was too much for Harper,

sick and suddenly gagged, covering her

instantly fell

you doing?" Benjamin

you think I'm gross?" Lauren

and said, "It's

handed over the clothes while avoiding the cinnamon scent. "Here are the new clothes

even picked my style." Confused,

with a cold smirk

else, can we talk?"

responding, "Harper, are you mad? I know you're still Benjamin's wife. I shouldn't have called him

to well up as she spoke,

with concern. "Remember what the doctor said? You need

his face

even done anything, and

how I react? If Ms. Davis cared, then why did she call so late? We're divorced now, anyway. No need for acting guilt." Benjamin scowled, feeling an odd twinge of regret despite getting what he wanted. "Harper, if you're upset I asked you to bring clothes,