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,"

to Frank and whispered, "Frank, you should head back

me if you need anything, and we can talk more

"Drive safely."

"Drive safely, Mr. Parker."

then turned and got into

leave, Harper stretched out her hand to help Benjamin out of the car. Although

his hand to her shoulder,

as they walked into

been looking after them,

doctor, please?

away, I'll

never mind. I'm fine, I'm just tired.

Draven from calling a

is not something minor. Let's get a doctor to check on you

and tender, his gaze fixed on her

Benjamin left Harper

was torn between

her like just anyone

they didn't call the doctor. Harper went upstairs with him

some soup

must be said this man had an outstanding demeanor at all times. He was distinguished and handsome,

her, and remembering the

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

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

it did nothing to diminish his handsomeness. Accompanied by

was bound to a marriage alliance

was resentful

felt that living with her might

know was that it wasn't their

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

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

him meant she could never

herself, Harper asked, "Benjamin, have you ever regretted