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

don't believe me, why do you

Could you stay away from him?" he

"We're already getting divorced. You can tell me to stay away now, but after that, it's none of your business. Who I hang out with or date is up

"Mmm..."

He kissed her!

ramble on, each word more annoying than the

a sudden kiss, leaving no room for

had been

off guard, leaving

him away, not realizing

Benjamin deepened the kiss, their breaths mingled

intensity, Harper felt tears in her eyes; his

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

touched his forehead to hers, holding

persistent ringing, he finally answered the phone without breaking

"Hello?" Benjamin said.

"Benjamin, I'm scared..."