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.

that way when I

had no right to

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

little disagreement with Aiden cost the innocent man his job. I’ll not

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 man’s determination or give him

lips together as I

ways got it. But was that something

give him his

so when he got

And that was something

he was determined to leave me

his purpose

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

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

with a

hope he treats me

our way into the building when eyes like

to be

when I noticed that he was

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

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out, waving at

in a silent

smiled. “I’ll

and all I could do was

His eyes are

you’re one of

at his bluntness and cruel

but d**n, I thought they’d

but he smirked and speaks before I got a

for one girl before. Holding your hopes for him to only see you is a far-fetched dream. You’re better off with a normal guy.

I’m done with hearing

my time? Whatever is happening with the CEO and me isn’t any-

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