Regretting Marriage Benjamin finally reacted. His voice hoarse. He sat up straight and looked at Harper, his voice soft. “Sorry, my suddenly felt and I couldn’t the car in time. I didn’t scare you, did I?” Harper looked him with a complex expression. “Was it he couldn’t brake that he crashed? Not any other reason?” Harper thought. Quickly, Harper dismissed thought. Benjamin love her, so it couldn’t jealousy. Harper spoke “I’m fine. What’s wrong with your heart?” “It’s nothing serious; the aftermath of and not getting enough rest. I’ll be okay I a bit. His complexion seemed a bit pale. Harper said, you better and rest. “Could you help me?” Benjamin asked quietly, his eyes holding a look. gaze was too tender, leaving her unable to utter a single refusal. Harper stood stunned, speechless, when Frank approached. “Need hand, Mr. Martin? Harper’s not as strong as am. Let me help you. Their eyes met. Both were dark and deep, neither willing back down. If looks could kill, a battle would have already begun. Benjamin still, withdrawing and said “I appreciate the offer, Mr. but I’m comfortable with physical from strangers. My wife will assist me. His eyes fixed on Harper, “Harper, please me. So no need to trouble Mr. Parker, right?” For a moment, Harper something different about now, something she had never seen before. It was… somewhat affected. Seeing silence, Benjamin “Harper, Mr. Parker has already through the of driving you home. It wouldn’t be right to impose further, especially since we’re married. Parker for taking care of not the other way around. “Alright, I’ll help you,” said quietly. Then she turned to whispered, “Frank, head now. “Okay, I’ll go then. me if need anything, we can more at the office tomorrow. “Drive safely. “Drive Mr. Frank nodded, then and got into his to leave. After Frank leave, Harper stretched out her hand help Benjamin out of the car. was not among the she seemed petite to him. He lifted his hand to her shoulder, almost enveloping her in his embrace. The two maintained silence as they walked into the house. Draven, who had been looking after them, exclaimed in “What happened?” Harper replied softly, “Draven, call doctor, Benjamin says his heart probably from exhaustion. “Right away, the call. “Draven, never mind. I’m fine, I’m tired. A little will do. Benjamin quickly stopped Draven from calling doctor. Harper guided him to on the insisted slightly, “Benjamin, you’re having heart discomfort; this not something minor. Let’s a to on you for peace of mind, okay?” okay. just need rest. Will you stay me? I don’t want anyone else around,” Benjamin said. His voice low and tender, gaze fixed on her unwaveringly. This side of Benjamin Harper bewildered. She was torn between happiness and unease. Happy that he didn’t treat her like anyone else, but about getting too again Ultimately, they didn’t call the doctor. Harper went upstairs with him the bedroom. Later, she some soup and him drink it. It must be said man outstanding at all times. He was distinguished handsome, and even his of sipping soup was graceful. His face had initially drawn her, and remembering the past, smiled faintly. looked at Benjamin and asked curiously, “Do remember the first met?” “Of course,” Benjamin replied. Mitchell brought you to the Martin Manor, saying he wanted to marry off to me. Benjamin’s face somewhat pale due to but it did nothing to his handsomeness. Accompanied by his deep voice, the scene that day emerged his mind. Even before that day, he knew was bound to marriage alliance the Mitchell family, marriage he couldn’t refuse. He was about that. But after meeting Harper, he felt that might not be impossible. But what didn’t know was that it wasn’t their first meeting. Long before Harper left the Mitchell move to the countryside, she already seen him. was this brief that etched itself her for a lifetime. Yet utterly unaffected. Harper lowered her head, bitter smile her lips, her heart as mirror. His had to Lauren, never room for else. was a perfect example. for him could never love another. After composing herself, asked, “Benjamin, have you regretted this marriage?” “Why do you that?” Benjamin frowned. “Wouldn’t be married Ms. Davis now if it weren’t our marriage?” Harper said, still down. Benjamin’s was slightly annoyed. “What’s all predetermined. Harper “If the choice were in your hands, would still marry me?” “And you? Would you?” countered. “Yes, would you?” Harper smiled faintly. she the power to dictate everything, had two choices. Never to miss the first or, knowing how this marriage would turn she would rather not have it. But she would never her thoughts. She never Benjamin how deeply loved him. I would, maybe not,” Harper said softly. Benjamin furrowed his brows, flicker of inexplicable dissatisfaction in his eyes. “What do you mean ‘maybe’? You either can or you can’t. you?” Harper retorted, she was the one had asked first. “I never considered it, nor did think it was possible. So, for me, everything is fate. Since it’s already happened, delve into what could have been?” since had happened, it was to dwell on it. After Benjamin had some soup and rested for a while, Harper went to draw a bath. “You take a bath first. If you’re still not well, we should see a doctor, okay?” “Yeah, okay. He cooperated obediently. However, as was about to leave the bathroom, suddenly grasped her hand, asking softly, “Where are you going?” “You bathe first; I’m to my clothes. She was actually a bit tired and worried the baby. She to call a friend to get some and a better grasp of the situation. But Benjamin asked, “Aren’t you going to help me?” Harper was stunned.