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."

you," Harper

whispered, "Frank,

go then. Call me if you need anything, and we can talk

"Drive safely."

"Drive safely, Mr. Parker."

nodded, then turned and got into his

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

shoulder,

maintained silence as they walked

been looking after

call a doctor, please?

I'll make

fine, I'm just

stopped Draven from calling a

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

voice was low and tender, his

of Benjamin

torn between

just anyone else,

Harper went

she made some soup

an outstanding demeanor at all times. He was

and remembering the past, Harper smiled

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

to the Martin

his handsomeness. Accompanied by his

knew he was bound to a marriage alliance with the Mitchell family, a marriage he

resentful about

Harper, he felt that living with her

know was that

left the Mitchell family to move to the countryside, she had already seen him. It was this brief counter that etched

her heart as clear as a mirror. His heart had always belonged

she could never love

Harper asked, "Benjamin, have