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,"

and whispered, "Frank, you should head

need anything, and

"Drive safely."

"Drive safely, Mr. Parker."

and got

to help Benjamin out of the car. Although

lifted his hand to her shoulder, almost enveloping her in his

as

after them, exclaimed in surprise, "What

please?

away, I'll make the

just tired.

Draven

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,"

and tender,

Benjamin left

torn between happiness and

didn't treat her like just anyone else,

didn't call the doctor. Harper went

soup and watched him drink

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

initially drawn her, and remembering the past, Harper smiled

asked curiously, "Do you remember the first time

Mitchell brought you to the Martin Manor, saying he wanted to marry you off

face was somewhat pale due to discomfort, but it did nothing to diminish his handsomeness. Accompanied by his deep voice, the scene from that day emerged in his

he knew he was bound to a marriage alliance with the

was resentful about

Harper, he felt that living with

know was that it wasn't their

the countryside, she had already seen him. It was this brief counter that etched itself into her heart for

utterly unaffected. Harper lowered her 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

for him meant she could

asked, "Benjamin, have