Married

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 ber.

In a low, hoarse voice, he asked, “Harper, are you telling me what to do?

“Tin just walking 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 to 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, the murmured, “No, you’re overthinking it. He’s just a friend.”

“Really? Jestand? Benjamin probed

If you dont behave me, why do you even ask? Harper countered.

“Harper, Frank isn’t your type. Could you stay away from him?” he said.

Harper got angry and retorted, “Here 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 to me, you know…

Holed bar!

Benjamin watched Harper ramble on, each word more annoying than the last

Without hesitation, he silenced her with a sudden him, leaving no room for her to protest.

Harper froze, shocked by his unexpected move. They had been close before, but never shared such a simple lam.

It caught her off guard, leaving her confused and flustered.

Testinctively, she tried to push him away, not realising this might only drive him further-

As Benjamin deepened the kiss, their breaths mingled intensely.

Overpowered by his intensity, Harper felt tears in her eye; his passionate force made her lean into him for support.

Just as things heated up, Benjamin’s phone rang sharply, cutting through the tension. He stoppad kissing her abruptly.

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

Ignoring the persistent ringing, he finally answered the phone without breaking eye contact with Harper,

“Hello? Benjamin said.

“Benjamin, I’m scared…”

Harper overhaard a woman’s soft voice and suddenly realized what had just happened between them.

She thought, “The signed the divorce papers. We’re getting divorced. How could this happen?

18th a term face, she pushed Benjamin away as he took the call and dashed upstairs.

Benjamin noticed her pals face and retreating figure, his expression darbening.

“What’s wrong, Lauren? Isn’t the caregiver there? Benjamin asked, his brow furrowed.

Tm… I’m scared. I loop hearing no outside. La someone after me again? Can you come over? Lauren sounded desperate.

Benjamin, however, remained silent.

Growing more anxious, Lauren added, Benjamin, I just remembered something about that night. I think I’m starting 1

g to remember what that man looked like…..