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

your type. Could you

got angry and retorted, "We're already getting divorced. You can tell me to stay away now, but after that, it's none of

"Mmm..."

He kissed her!

watched Harper ramble on, each word more annoying than the

a sudden kiss,

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

guard,

not realizing this might only drive him

the kiss, their

by his intensity, Harper felt tears in her eyes;

up, Benjamin's phone rang sharply, cutting

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

ringing, he finally answered the phone without breaking eye

"Hello?" Benjamin said.

"Benjamin, I'm scared..."