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 stopped in

said, "Harper, 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

was too much for Harper, making her

felt sick and suddenly gagged, covering

instantly fell

are you doing?" Benjamin asked,

do you think I'm gross?" Lauren

kept a straight face, and said,

the cinnamon scent. "Here

across her face, and said, "Harper, you're so thoughtful! You even picked my style." Confused, Harper thought,

a

else, can

quickly responding, "Harper, are you mad? I know you're

spoke, her voice cracking with

Benjamin interrupted, his voice laced with concern. "Remember what the doctor said? You need

Lauren, Benjamin turned to Harper, his face tense. "Why

"I haven't even done

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