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,"

and whispered, "Frank, you

anything, and we can talk more at

"Drive safely."

"Drive safely, Mr. Parker."

nodded, then turned and got into his

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

to her shoulder, almost

silence as they walked into

looking after

you call a doctor, please? Benjamin

I'll make

mind. I'm fine, I'm just tired. A little

quickly stopped Draven from

to check on you for my peace of mind, okay?"

low and tender,

of Benjamin left

torn between happiness and

anyone else, but anxious about getting too

Harper went upstairs with

she made some soup and watched him drink

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

and

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

to the Martin Manor, saying he

discomfort, but it did nothing to diminish his handsomeness. Accompanied by his deep

he was bound to a marriage

resentful about

living with her

didn't know was that

countryside, she had already seen him. It was this brief counter that etched itself

playing on her lips, her heart as clear as a

meant she could

Harper asked, "Benjamin, have you ever