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?" Benjamin

you don't believe me, why do you even

Frank isn't your type. Could you stay away from him?"

but after that, it's none of

"Mmm..."

He kissed her!

each word more annoying than the

hesitation, he silenced her with a sudden kiss, leaving no room for her to

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

off guard, leaving

tried to push him away, not

the kiss,

intensity, Harper felt tears in her eyes; his passionate

Benjamin's phone rang sharply, cutting through the tension. He stopped

touched his forehead to hers, holding her gaze

the phone

"Hello?" Benjamin said.

"Benjamin, I'm scared..."