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

“I’m so sorry I pulled you into that mess with Aiden, Bernard. He had no right

diner, those talks with me

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

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

together as I frowned. Bernard

he wanted and he al- ways got it. But was that

give him

got out of jail earlier when he

was something to both fear

he was determined to leave me by his side even before he knew about

his purpose

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

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 tight

hope he treats me

making our way into the building when

to

footsteps quickened when I noticed that he

he’s coming over here for.

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calls out, waving

Bernard in a silent

his head and smiled. “I’ll see you

I could do was glare at his

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

that you’re one

his bluntness and

the rumors would not have been forgiving but d**n, I thought they’d at least not be so cruel about

mouth to respond to him but he smirked and speaks before I got a word

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 make you

I’m done with hearing

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

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