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

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

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

was too much for

and suddenly gagged,

instantly fell

Benjamin asked,

you think I'm gross?" Lauren

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

the cinnamon scent. "Here are the new clothes you

"Harper, you're so thoughtful! You even picked my style." Confused, Harper thought, "Her style? So, the constantly updated closet at Pineview Villa was

a cold

nothing else, can we talk?" Harper asked

are you mad? I know you're still

well up as she spoke,

interrupted, his voice laced with concern. "Remember what the doctor

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

thought, "I haven't even

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