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 stopped in her

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

yet striking beauty, instantly drawing a protective gaze from anyone who saw her.

cinnamon smell was too

sick and suddenly gagged, covering

instantly fell

Benjamin asked, narrowing his

think I'm

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

then handed over the clothes while avoiding the cinnamon

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

a cold smirk

there's nothing else, can we talk?"

know you're still Benjamin's wife. I shouldn't have called

up as she spoke, her voice cracking

laced with concern. "Remember

to Harper, his face tense. "Why upset

haven't even done

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