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."

friend?" Benjamin

you don't believe me, why do you

Could you

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

"Mmm..."

He kissed her!

ramble on, each word more annoying than the

silenced her with a sudden

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

caught her off guard, leaving her

him away, not realizing this might only drive him

deepened the kiss, their

by his intensity, Harper felt tears in her eyes; his passionate force

things heated up, Benjamin's phone rang sharply, cutting through the

slightly, he touched his forehead

the persistent ringing, he finally answered the phone without breaking eye contact with

"Hello?" Benjamin said.

"Benjamin, I'm scared..."