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

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

those talks with me

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

done anything to keep you by his side. I don’t know if to worry

press my lips together as

what he wanted and he al- ways got

to give him his

got out of jail earlier when he was supposed to

that was something to

he was determined to leave me by his

his

“We should head to work now. We’re running

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

with a tight

he treats

way into the building when eyes

happens to be

I noticed that he

he’s coming over here for. I silently pray

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out, waving at

in a silent way

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

leaves me quickly after and all I could do was glare at his

stops before me. His eyes are raking down

it that you’re one of

his

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

opened my mouth to respond to him but he smirked and speaks before I

girl before. Holding your hopes for him to only see you is a far-fetched dream. You’re better off with a normal guy. He won’t

I’m done

my time? Whatever is happening with the CEO and me isn’t any- one’s business and certainly not yours. Please

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