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."

I'll help you," Harper

she turned to Frank and whispered, "Frank, you

Call me if you need anything, and we can talk more at

"Drive safely."

"Drive safely, Mr. Parker."

then turned and got

car. Although she was not short among the girls, she seemed

her shoulder, almost

as they walked into

been looking after them,

call a doctor, please? Benjamin says his heart feels

I'll

fine, I'm just

stopped Draven

insisted slightly, "Benjamin, you're having heart discomfort; this is not something minor. Let's get a doctor to check on you for my peace of mind, okay?" "I'm really okay. I just

tender, his gaze fixed

side of Benjamin left Harper

between happiness and

anyone else, but

Harper went upstairs with him to the

she made some soup and watched him

said this man had an outstanding demeanor at all times. He was distinguished and handsome, and

initially drawn her, and remembering the past, Harper

curiously, "Do you remember

Benjamin replied. "Mr. Henry Mitchell brought you to the Martin Manor, saying he

nothing to diminish his handsomeness. Accompanied by his

before that day, he knew he was bound to a marriage alliance with the

resentful

after meeting Harper, he felt that living with her might not be so

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

to the countryside, she had already seen him. It was this

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

him meant she could never love

"Benjamin, have you