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?"

believe me, why do you even ask?"

your type. Could you

tell me to stay away now, but after that, it's none of

"Mmm..."

He kissed her!

each word more annoying than the

her with a sudden kiss, leaving no room for her to

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

off guard, leaving her confused and

away, not

the kiss,

tears in her eyes; his passionate force made her lean into him for

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

back slightly, he touched his forehead to hers, holding her gaze

answered the phone without breaking eye contact with

"Hello?" Benjamin said.

"Benjamin, I'm scared..."