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

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

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

smell was too much for Harper, making her

felt sick and suddenly gagged, covering her

instantly fell

doing?" Benjamin

do you think I'm gross?"

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

while avoiding the cinnamon scent. "Here are the

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

Benjamin with a cold smirk and

nothing else, can we

know you're still Benjamin's

as she spoke, her voice cracking

Benjamin interrupted, his voice laced with concern. "Remember what

Harper, his face

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

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