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

the bed, Lauren said, "Harper, you're here. Sorry to bother you

striking beauty, instantly drawing a protective gaze from anyone who saw her. She was having creamy oatmeal with cinnamon for breakfast since

too much for Harper, making

felt sick and suddenly gagged,

instantly

you doing?" Benjamin

you think I'm

fought off the nausea, kept a straight face, and said, "It's

the cinnamon scent. "Here are the new clothes you

face, and said, "Harper, you're so thoughtful! You even picked

a cold smirk and

else, can we

know you're still

spoke,

interrupted, his voice laced with concern. "Remember

to Harper, his face tense.

incredulous, thought, "I haven't even done

"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,