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

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

protective gaze from anyone who saw her. She was

too much for

suddenly gagged,

instantly fell

Benjamin asked, narrowing

do you think I'm gross?" Lauren

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

the clothes while avoiding the cinnamon scent. "Here

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

toward Benjamin with a cold smirk and a

can we talk?" Harper asked

responding, "Harper, are you mad? I know you're still Benjamin's wife.

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

interrupted, his voice laced with concern. "Remember what the doctor

to Harper, his

haven't even done anything, and

did she call 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