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.

fists and stopped in her

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

instantly drawing a protective gaze from anyone who saw her. She was having creamy oatmeal with

the strong cinnamon smell was too much

and suddenly gagged, covering her

room instantly fell

are you doing?" Benjamin

you think I'm gross?" Lauren asked, looking

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

clothes while avoiding the cinnamon scent. "Here are the

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

looked toward Benjamin with a cold smirk and a mocking

else, can we

you're still Benjamin's wife. I shouldn't have called him late,

as she spoke, her

his voice laced with concern. "Remember

turned to Harper, his face

even done anything, and I'm to

No need for acting guilt." Benjamin scowled, feeling an odd twinge of regret despite

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