The Girl He Craves

Sophie’s pov

“What is it? What’s wrong with him!?” I rushed out, my heart aching while beating furiously in my chest.

Not a good combination.

My hands get clammy as I looked at Aiden in alarm. He must’ve noticed the tone of my voice and my panic stare because he turned to me with furrowed brows and a worried

gaze.

“I’ll call you back Sergio.” He said and cut the line. He’s sending me worried looks that asked for answers that I couldn’t give as yet. Not until I know what’s wrong myself.

“Ashton seems to have caught something. His nose is runny and he keeps calling for his mommy. Can you come to pick him up please?” The woman said on the other line worriedly.

My heart sinks.

Oh my poor baby.

“I’ll be there in a few. Please tell him I’m on my way,” I said quickly while brushing my trembling fingers in my hair.

“Will do Miss.Bell.” The woman promised and then end the call.

I didn’t even have time to place my phone down when Aiden asked in a rush. “What’s wrong? Is it Ashton?” His voice had a tone of worry and fear.

“He isn’t feeling well. Can you drop me off at the daycare?” I asked, gnawing on my lips. He was my boss after all and it would be wise to ask him permission.

Ashton’s daycare.” Aiden demanded and looked at me with a worried glare

Anything to raise

My

poor baby must be fussy. He’s always fussy when he’s

baby,” Aiden corrected softly and

to bite my nails as I got more

hand is pried from my mouth and is engulfed in Aiden’s warm one. His

admit.

He murmured, drawing our connected hands to the space between us on the

hand go, not even once. Not even when his phone rang

want to let go. His hand was comforting. Warm and eased my worries without him having

would squeeze my hand. As

was a really comforting feeling I never knew

said curtly to whoever was on the other line and

with me. I

ridiculous Sophie. I’m coming with you to get our son.” He

as if surprised that we were still holding hands and a surprising flush crawled on

out. He helps me out

in his.

not going to make a fool out

I let out a breath and started for the

to, I can’t help but see that her eyes were

That someone was Aiden.