Chapter 131: Are You Dismissing a Beggar?

Sophia's kiss could hardly be called sincere. It felt less significant than a mosquito bite. Benjamin furrowed his brows, "What was that supposed to be?" Was she dismissing a beggar? Sophia tilted her chin up towards the ceiling, retorting convincingly, "You just asked me to kiss you, not how. I did kiss you, didn't I?" Dissatisfied, Benjamin was not ready to let it go just yet. He propped himself up on the bed with his uninjured left hand and slowly moved closer to her. "Kiss me again." Benjamin tried to entice Sophia, his voice intentionally low. "Kiss here." He lifted his long, slender index finger to his cool lips, clearly indicating the spot this time. The deep, magnetic voice filled Sophia's ears as she sat by the headboard, her gaze clear. She watched as Benjamin's handsome face drew closer, his tall nose nearly touching her petite, delicate one. Since Sophia wouldn't initiate, Benjamin leaned in to press his lips against hers. Sophia raised her hand to cover Benjam