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.

fists and stopped in her

to bother you

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

too

sick and suddenly gagged, covering her

room instantly

doing?" Benjamin asked,

I'm gross?" Lauren asked, looking

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

the cinnamon scent. "Here

and said, "Harper, you're so thoughtful! You even picked my style." Confused, Harper thought, "Her style? So, the constantly updated

with a cold smirk

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

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

began to well up as she spoke, her voice cracking with

Benjamin interrupted, his voice laced with concern. "Remember what

turned to Harper, his face tense. "Why upset her like

"I haven't even done anything, and

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, blame me, not her. Lauren's too weak for this." Harper scoffed