I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 6

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

the bed, Lauren said, "Harper, you're here. Sorry to bother you about bringing clothes.

instantly drawing a protective gaze from anyone who saw her. She was having creamy oatmeal with cinnamon for breakfast since she had just

cinnamon smell was too much for Harper, making

suddenly gagged, covering

room instantly fell

are you doing?" Benjamin asked,

I'm gross?" Lauren asked,

fought off the nausea, kept a straight face, and said, "It's not

while avoiding the cinnamon scent.

face, and said, "Harper, you're so thoughtful! You even picked

then looked toward Benjamin with a

nothing else, can we talk?" Harper asked

you mad? I know you're still Benjamin's wife. I shouldn't

as she spoke, her voice

Benjamin interrupted, his voice laced with concern.

to Harper, his face tense. "Why upset

haven't even done anything, and I'm

need for acting guilt." Benjamin scowled, feeling an odd twinge of regret despite

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