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.

understand why he reacted that way when I said you left the building.”

Bernard. He had no right to threaten your job. But don’t worry

visited the diner, those talks with me let me know that he

cost the innocent man

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

press my lips together as I frowned.

what he wanted and he al- ways got it.

to give him his

when he got out of jail earlier

something to both fear and

determined to leave me by his side even before he

was his

should head to work now. We’re running a bit late. ” He said

sad you’re no longer working in my department So- phie but I’m happy you got an even bigger position. I just hope Aiden treats you well and

nodded with

hope he treats me well

making our way into the building when

to be

quickened when I noticed that

be Bernard he’s coming over

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He calls out, waving at

looking over at Bernard in

“I’ll see you later

after and all I could do was glare

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

has it that you’re one of

his bluntness and

forgiving but d**n,

respond to him but he smirked and

Holding your hopes for him to only see you is

done

at him, I spat lowly. “Gregg, why did you waste my time? Whatever is happening with the CEO and me isn’t any- one’s business and certainly not yours. Please don’t

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