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.

clenched her fists and stopped in her

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

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

too much for

sick and suddenly gagged, covering her

instantly

Benjamin

you think I'm gross?" Lauren

fought off the nausea, kept a straight face, and said,

avoiding the cinnamon scent. "Here are the new

thoughtful! You even picked my style." Confused, Harper thought, "Her style? So, the constantly

a cold

else, can we

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

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

stop," Benjamin interrupted, his voice laced with concern. "Remember what the doctor said?

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

incredulous, thought, "I haven't even done anything, and I'm

a tight smile 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