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?"

me, why do you even ask?" Harper

isn't your type. Could you stay away

stay away now, but after

"Mmm..."

He kissed her!

Harper ramble on, each word

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

unexpected move. They had been close

caught her off guard, leaving her confused and

to push him away, not realizing this

Benjamin deepened the kiss,

in her eyes; his passionate force made

sharply, cutting through

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

persistent ringing, he finally answered the phone without breaking eye

"Hello?" Benjamin said.

"Benjamin, I'm scared..."