I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 4 None of Your Business

Harper's retort left Benjamin speechless, but he glared at her with clear displeasure.

Trying to escape the tension, Harper moved to head upstairs but Benjamin abruptly grabbed her hand, stopping her.

In a low, hoarse voice, he asked, "Harper, are you telling me what to do?"

"I'm just asking for fairness," she responded.

"Are you being sharp for him? Was all your kindness to me just an act?" Benjamin pressed.

Harper tried to pull away, but his grip was too strong.

Seeing her struggle, Benjamin pulled her into his arms, his familiar scent overwhelming her. She froze, caught in his embrace.

"Harper, answer me. Is it because of him?" he demanded.

Harper bit her lip, saying nothing at first, uncomfortable with their closeness.

Finally, she murmured, "No, you're overthinking it. He's just a friend."

Just friend?"

me, why do you

Could you

but after that, it's

"Mmm..."

He kissed her!

on, each word

silenced her with a sudden kiss,

unexpected move. They had been close before, but never shared such

off guard, leaving

tried to push him away, not realizing this might only

kiss, their breaths mingled

tears in her eyes; his

Benjamin's phone rang sharply, cutting through the

slightly, he touched his forehead to hers, holding

the phone without breaking eye contact

"Hello?" Benjamin said.

"Benjamin, I'm scared..."