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,"

Frank and whispered, "Frank, you should

then. Call me if you need anything, and we

"Drive safely."

"Drive safely, Mr. Parker."

and got into

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

her shoulder, almost enveloping her in

as they walked into

looking after them, exclaimed in surprise, "What

doctor, please? Benjamin says his

away, I'll make the

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

Draven from calling

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?

and tender, his gaze fixed

Benjamin left Harper

was torn between happiness

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

Harper went upstairs

some soup and

demeanor at all times. He was distinguished and

and remembering the past,

asked curiously, "Do you remember the first time we

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

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

bound to a marriage alliance with the Mitchell family, a

was resentful about

living with her might not be

know was

she had already seen him. It was this brief counter

he remained utterly unaffected. Harper lowered her head, a bitter smile playing on her lips, her heart as clear as a mirror.

meant she could never

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