The Girl He Craves

Sophie’s pov

Bernard is sitting across from me, his gaze swirling with deep confusion and shock.

“Wait. So Ashton’s father is Aiden Xavier?” He asked with a perplexed expression.

I figured it wouldn’t make sense to not tell him the truth. Bernard has after all done so much for me and Ashton.

I couldn’t bare to lie to his face.

So I told him everything.

From how Aiden and I were in high school. The reason why I wanted to leave the job. The reason why Aiden threat- ened his job.

I told him that Aiden was Ashton’s dad. I told him every- thing….

I nodded, wincing as I brought the cup of coffee to my lips.

We’re at the diner, the very same one I have worked at for

years.

After dropping Ashton off at daycare, I came here to have coffee with Bernard and to tell him everything.

Mila approaches us.

“Do you two need anything else? A croissant?” Mila asked.

I shook my head. We were actually late for work and I’m surprised Aiden hasn’t called my phone as yet to ask me about my whereabouts.

Sure he called to speak to Ash, but there was a different edge in his voice when he spoke to me this morning.

“No. I’m going in a few. Running late.” I said to Mila with a

smile.

Bernard also declined anything else other than a coffee.

Mila walks away soon after.

when I said you left

that mess with Aiden, Bernard. He had no right to threaten your job. But don’t worry I won’t let him fire you.”

those talks with me let me know that he

Aiden cost the innocent man his job. I’ll not be the cause of his

softly. “Honestly this wasn’t the first time Aiden has threatened my position. But that time he meant it. He would’ve done anything to keep you by his side. I don’t know if to worry about this

as I frowned.

ways got it. But

give him

he got out of jail earlier when he was supposed to serve

powerful. And that was something to both fear and

determined to leave me by his side even

his purpose

watch wrapped around his wrist. “We should head to work now. We’re running a bit late. ” He said and lift his gaze to

in my department So- phie but I’m happy you got an even bigger position. I

nodded with a tight

he treats

way into the building when eyes like marbles roll over

happens to be

I noticed

Bernard he’s coming over here for. I silently pray in

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out, waving

Bernard in a silent way to tell me to help me

shook his head and smiled. “I’ll see you later

me quickly after and all I could do

arms as Gregg stops before me. His eyes are raking down my

that you’re one of the

his bluntness and

been forgiving but d**n, I thought they’d at least not be so

to him but he

Ceo has never settled for one girl before. Holding your hopes for him to only see you is a far-fetched dream. You’re better off with a

I’m done with

him, I spat lowly. “Gregg, why did you waste my time? Whatever is happening with the CEO

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