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.

her fists and

you're here. Sorry to bother you

drawing a protective gaze from anyone who saw her. She was having creamy oatmeal with cinnamon

smell was too much for Harper, making her

and suddenly

instantly fell

you doing?" Benjamin asked, narrowing

you think I'm gross?"

nausea, kept a straight face, and said, "It's

while avoiding the cinnamon scent. "Here are the new

You even picked my

Benjamin with a cold smirk

there's nothing else, can we talk?" Harper

I know you're still Benjamin's

as she spoke, her voice cracking

voice laced with concern. "Remember what the doctor

turned to Harper, his face tense.

incredulous, thought, "I haven't even done anything, and

Benjamin scowled, feeling an odd twinge of regret despite getting what he wanted. "Harper, if you're upset I asked you to bring clothes, blame me, not her. Lauren's too weak for this."