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?"

you don't believe me, why do you even

isn't your type. Could you stay away

to stay away now, but after that, it's none of your business.

"Mmm..."

He kissed her!

on, each word more annoying than

a sudden

unexpected move. They had been close

guard, leaving her confused and

not

Benjamin deepened the kiss, their

his intensity, Harper felt tears in her eyes; his passionate force made her lean into him for

as things heated up, Benjamin's phone rang sharply, cutting through the tension. He stopped kissing

he touched his forehead to hers, holding her gaze

the phone without breaking eye contact with

"Hello?" Benjamin said.

"Benjamin, I'm scared..."