4 None of Your Business Harper’s left Benjamin speechless, but he glared at her with clear displeasure. Trying to escape the tension, Harper moved head upstairs but Benjamin grabbed stopping her. In a low, hoarse voice, he asked, are you telling me what to do?” “I’m just asking for she responded. “Are you being sharp for Was all your kindness to an Benjamin pressed. to pull away, but his was strong. her Benjamin pulled her his arms, his scent overwhelming her. She froze, caught in his embrace. “Harper, me. Is it because of him?” he demanded. Harper bit her lip, saying nothing uncomfortable with their closeness. Finally, she “No, overthinking it. He’s just a friend. friend?” Benjamin probed. “If you don’t believe me, why do you even ask?” Harper countered. “Harper, Frank isn’t your type. Could you stay away from him?” he said. angry and “We’re already getting divorced. You can me to stay away now, but that, it’s none of your business. Who I out with or is up me, know…” “Mmm…” He kissed her! Benjamin watched ramble on, each more annoying last. he her with a kiss, leaving no room for her to protest. Harper froze, by his unexpected move. They had been close before, but never shared such a simple kiss. It caught her off guard, leaving her confused and flustered. Instinctively, tried push away, not realizing this might only him further. As deepened kiss, their breaths mingled intensely. Overpowered by his intensity, Harper felt tears in her eyes; his passionate force made her lean into for support. Just as things up, Benjamin’s phone rang sharply, cutting through the tension. kissing abruptly. Pulling back slightly, he touched forehead to hers, holding intensely. Ignoring persistent ringing, he finally answered the breaking eye contact with Harper. I’m scared…” overheard woman’s soft voice and what just happened between them. She the papers. getting divorced. How could this happen?” a stern she Benjamin away as he took the call and dashed upstairs. Benjamin noticed and retreating figure, his expression darkening. “What’s wrong, Lauren? Isn’t the caregiver there?” asked, his furrowed. “I’m… I’m scared. keep hearing noises outside. someone after me again? Can you over?” Lauren desperate. however, remained silent. Growing more anxious, Lauren added, “Benjamin, I just remembered about that night. I think I’m starting remember what that man looked like…”