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

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

drawing a protective gaze from anyone who saw her.

was too much for Harper, making

sick and suddenly

room instantly fell

Benjamin

you think I'm gross?" Lauren asked,

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

the cinnamon scent.

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

Benjamin with a cold

else, can we

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

with concern. "Remember

his face

haven't even done anything, and

and said, "Does it matter how I react? If Ms. Davis cared, then why 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 you to bring clothes, blame me, not her. Lauren's too weak for this." Harper scoffed internally, "So... It's okay for me to be hurt,