I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin) novel Chapter 6

Chapter 6 My Bad?
"How could you be ugly? You're still recovering. Don't worry, okay?" Benjamin comforted Lauren.

"Really? You won't stop liking me?" She looked hopeful.

Without any hesitation, he said, "Never. When you're better, we'll get married."

"Seriously? You're not just saying that?" Lauren questioned.

"I mean it. Now, eat up," Benjamin said with a smile.

"Benjamin, I love you," Lauren whispered, her voice soft and calming.

Outside, Harper overheard every word. She smiled sadly, not wanting to interrupt their moment by knocking. She thought it best to wait until they were done talking.

Once the conversation ended, she knocked on the door.

A deep, detached voice from inside said, "Come in."

When Harper walked in, she immediately saw Benjamin by the bed, still in his suit from yesterday. It was clear he'd stayed all night at the hospital.

He gave her a cold, emotionless look as if she meant nothing to him.

Harper clenched her fists and stopped in her tracks.

From the bed, Lauren said, "Harper, you're here. Sorry to bother you about bringing clothes. Come, have a seat."

Lauren's pale face and shoulder-length hair gave her a fragile yet striking beauty, instantly drawing a protective gaze from anyone who saw her.

She was having creamy oatmeal with cinnamon for breakfast since she had just woken up and needed soft, easy-to-eat foods.

But the strong cinnamon smell was too much for Harper, making her frown.

She felt sick and suddenly gagged, covering her mouth.

The room instantly fell silent.

"What are you doing?" Benjamin asked, narrowing his eyes.

"Harper, do you think I'm gross?" Lauren asked, looking hurt.

After gagging, Harper fought off the nausea, kept a straight face, and said, "It's not you. I just hate the smell of disinfectant."

She then handed over the clothes while avoiding the cinnamon scent. "Here are the new clothes you wanted."

Lauren grabbed the bag, a delighted smile spread across her face, and said, "Harper, you're so thoughtful! You even picked my style."