I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 527 Drugged

When Lauren opened the door and came back, Benjamin was already off the phone, sitting calmly on the sofa with no sign of movement, and the glass of water he had set down on the coffee table was empty. Her lips were slightly pursed, and she wore an unmistakable smile.

She walked to her original seat and sat down, then said to Benjamin, "It was the hotel staff knocking, reminding you to have dinner. Benjamin, haven't you eaten yet?"

Benjamin's face was contemplative, his brows slightly furrowed. "I've been quite busy these past few days, so I haven't had the time."

"How can that be? Shall I order something for you?"

"No need. I'll do it myself. Why don't you sit for a while, okay?" He spoke softly.

Lauren quickly nodded.

Benjamin walked over to the window with his phone. Lauren sat on the sofa, her gaze fixed on him, and she never left. To seem less intentional, she casually picked up the cup in front of her and took a couple of sips.

Benjamin's phone call lasted nearly ten minutes. When he turned around, he saw Lauren looking at him with flushed cheeks, her eyes shimmering in a dazed manner. Her voice softened. "Benjamin, why did you talk on the phone for so long?" Benjamin showed no reaction.

Frank had promised it would take effect quickly.

It had been more than ten minutes since he drank the water, yet he seemed perfectly fine as if nothing had happened.

The more Lauren thought about it, the more uneasy she felt. She began to doubt whether the drug Frank had given her was effective.

But the more she thought about it, the more agitated she became, feeling heat throughout her body, as if countless ants were biting her, making it hard for her to control herself.

Her physical reactions grew stronger, craving something she couldn't quite articulate, feeling weak and powerless, with an indescribable sensation.

Her eyes on Benjamin grew hotter; she wanted to get closer to him but couldn't stand up.

The person in front of her, the one she longed for day and night, unconsciously murmured, "Benjamin, Benjamin... I miss you, I want you..."

Her voice grey softer and more

seductive, and without knowing

when, she found herself lying on the

sofa, her body curling up

continuously, her hands desperately

trying to pull off the dress she was wearing.

But to Benjamin, it was as if he were watching a stranger, showing neither ripples of emotion nor any engagement.

Lauren's anxiety mounted as she pleaded incessantly, "Benjamin, please take me. Benjamin, I'd do anything to be with you, won't you agree?"

Benjamin's face remained expressionless, his deep eyes tinged with a hint of mockery. "Lauren, what's gotten into you?"

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She couldn't understand what was

wrong with her, only knowing she was desperate to break free from all constraints, needing Benjamin, wanting to possess him entirely.

Her response drew a faint smile from Benjamin. He stood and approached her, looking down at her from his height, his voice calm and detached, "Lauren, what's bothering you? Should I call a doctor for you?"

"Benjamin, I don't need a doctor. I need you."

"You need me?"

"What do you need me for?" Benjamin added.

"I need your help," Lauren whispered.

"Help with what?"

His tone was mild, a smile playing on his lips, yet his eyes remained cold. Even as Lauren's rationality began to falter, her mind was still evident. Feeling a change in her body and Benjamin's demeanor, she asked incredulously, "Benjamin, are you...?"

"Am I what?" Benjamin asked indifferently.