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?"

don't believe me, why do

you stay

divorced. You can tell me to stay away now, but after that, it's none of your business. Who I hang out with

"Mmm..."

He kissed her!

Harper ramble on, each word more annoying than the

he silenced her with a sudden kiss, leaving

unexpected move. They had been close before, but never

her off guard,

not realizing this might

deepened the kiss, their

in her eyes; his

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

back slightly, he touched his forehead

the

"Hello?" Benjamin said.

"Benjamin, I'm scared..."