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 said

she turned to Frank and whispered, "Frank, you should

I'll go then. Call me if you need anything, and we can talk more at

"Drive safely."

"Drive safely, Mr. Parker."

and got into his car to

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

her shoulder,

maintained silence as they

had been looking after them,

please? Benjamin says his heart feels

I'll make the

fine, I'm just tired. A little rest will

quickly stopped Draven from calling

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.

was low and tender,

of Benjamin

torn between happiness

didn't treat her like just anyone else, but anxious about getting too involved

the doctor. Harper

she made some soup and watched him

said this man had an outstanding demeanor at all times. He was

had initially drawn her, and

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

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

somewhat pale due to discomfort, but it did nothing to diminish his handsomeness. Accompanied by his deep voice, the

a marriage alliance with the Mitchell family, a marriage

resentful about

felt that living with her might

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

already seen him.

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

she could

Harper asked, "Benjamin, have you ever regretted this