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,"

whispered, "Frank, you should

me if you need anything, and

"Drive safely."

"Drive safely, Mr. Parker."

nodded, then turned and got into his car

Harper stretched out her hand to help Benjamin out of the car. Although she was not short among the girls, she

his hand to her shoulder, almost enveloping her

maintained silence as

looking after them, exclaimed in surprise,

a doctor, please? Benjamin says his

away, I'll

just tired. A little

quickly stopped Draven from

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 need some rest. Will you stay with me? I don't want anyone else around,"

was low and tender, his gaze fixed on

of Benjamin left Harper

torn between happiness and

he didn't treat her like just anyone else, but anxious

doctor. Harper went upstairs with him

some soup and watched him

an outstanding demeanor at all times. He was distinguished and handsome, and even his way of sipping

face had initially drawn her, and remembering the past,

"Do you

"Mr. Henry Mitchell brought you to the Martin Manor, saying he wanted to marry you off to

to diminish his handsomeness. Accompanied by his deep

to a marriage alliance with the Mitchell family,

was resentful about

he felt that living with her might

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

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

head, a bitter smile playing on her lips, her heart as clear as a mirror. His heart had always belonged to Lauren, never sparing room for anyone else. She was a

she

"Benjamin, have you ever regretted