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

Sorry to bother you about bringing clothes. Come, have a

and shoulder-length hair gave her a fragile yet striking beauty, instantly drawing a protective gaze from anyone who saw her.

was too much for Harper, making

suddenly gagged, covering

room instantly

are you doing?" Benjamin

you think I'm gross?" Lauren

straight face, and said, "It's not you. I just

the cinnamon scent. "Here are the

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

looked toward Benjamin with a cold smirk and a mocking

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

panicked, quickly responding, "Harper, are you mad? I know you're still Benjamin's wife. I shouldn't have called him late,

well up as she spoke, her voice cracking with guilt and

voice laced with concern.

his face

haven't even done

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 internally,