I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 27 Regretting Marriage

Benjamin finally reacted. His voice was hoarse. "Yeah."

He sat up straight and looked at Harper, his voice soft. "Sorry, my heart suddenly felt uncomfortable and I couldn't stop the car in time. I didn't scare you, did I?"

Harper looked at him with a complex expression. "Was it really because he couldn't brake that he crashed?

Not for any other reason?" Harper thought.

Quickly, Harper dismissed the thought. Benjamin didn't love her, so it couldn't be jealousy.

Harper spoke calmly, "I'm fine. What's wrong with your heart?"

"It's nothing serious; it is probably just the aftermath of overworking and not getting enough rest. I'll be okay after I relax a bit."

His complexion seemed a bit pale.

Harper said, "Then you better go inside and rest."

"Could you help me?" Benjamin asked quietly, his eyes holding a hopeful look.

His gaze was too tender, leaving her unable to utter a single word of refusal.

Harper stood there stunned, speechless, when Frank approached. "Need a hand, Mr. Martin? Harper's not as strong as I am. Let me help you."

Their eyes met. Both gazes were dark and deep, neither willing to back down.

If looks could kill, a battle would have already begun.

Benjamin remained still, withdrawing his gaze, and said indifferently, "I appreciate the offer, Mr. Parker, but I'm not comfortable with physical contact from strangers. My wife will assist me."

His eyes fixed on Harper, "Harper, please help me. So there's no need to trouble Mr. Parker, right?"

For a moment, Harper felt there was something different about Benjamin now, something she had never seen before.

It was... somewhat affected.

Seeing her silence, Benjamin added, "Harper, Mr. Parker has already gone through the trouble of driving you home. It wouldn't be right to impose further, especially since we're married. I should be thanking Mr. Parker for taking care of you, not the other way around."

help you," Harper

turned to Frank and whispered, "Frank, you

anything, and we can talk more at the

"Drive safely."

"Drive safely, Mr. Parker."

and got into his

to help Benjamin out of the car. Although she was not short among

shoulder, almost enveloping her in

as they walked into

after them,

"Draven, could you call a doctor, please?

I'll make the

never mind. I'm fine, I'm just tired. A little rest will

Draven from calling

something minor. Let's get a doctor to check on you for my peace of mind, okay?"

and tender,

of Benjamin left Harper

torn between happiness

just anyone else, but anxious about getting too involved

call the doctor. Harper went upstairs with him to

soup and watched him

be said this man had an outstanding demeanor at all times. He was distinguished and handsome, and even his way of sipping soup was

and remembering

at Benjamin and asked curiously, "Do you remember the first time we

the Martin Manor, saying he

it did nothing to diminish his handsomeness. Accompanied by his deep voice, the scene

a marriage alliance with the Mitchell family, a marriage he couldn't

was resentful about

meeting Harper, he felt that living with her might

what Benjamin didn't know was that it wasn't

seen him. It was

Harper lowered her head, a bitter smile playing on her lips, her heart as clear as a mirror. His heart had always belonged

for him meant she could

composing herself, Harper asked, "Benjamin, have you ever regretted