The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

“What are you two doing here?” Aiden asked as he struts over until he was beside me and Ashton.

His mother’s eyes left mine and Ashton’s to peer at her son. They glisten:

“Why didn’t you tell me we have a grandson Aiden?” She whispered brokenly, making my heart ache.

“Mom I-

Aiden’s voice is shaky with surprise and pain.

“Love,” Aiden’s dad called out to his wife and enveloped her in a warm hug. He sends Aiden a disapproving stare.

She sniffles. “I’m fine Grant.” She reassured him even though the sound of her voice said otherwise.

“Aiden,” His father starts, his voice tight with disapproval. “You better explain this mess!”

Aiden looks completely lost, his eyes sweeping from my mortified expression to his father’s tight and disapproving stare.

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“It’s my fault.” I butted in quickly before Aiden could tell them anything. I knew he’d take the fault for my stupid decision so I had to do something.

I couldn’t stand there and act innocent.

His mother pulls away from her husband to peer at me in confusion.

“Sophie-

Aiden warned, looking at me fixedly and telling me silently to keep my mouth sealed.

I tear my eyes away from his and focus them on his parents.

“I’m the reason he hadn’t told anyone about Ashton. He also hadn’t known about him until a couple of days ago.” I rip my gaze from Mrs. Xavier and set them on the floor in shame as I continued.

of his son away from him. If there’s anyone to be blamed, it

words that you would be able to hear the sound of a pin

for a few, making me shift on my feet, praying for someone to break the uncomfortable silence. My prayers are answered a few seconds

this out of the way. I’m sure you already know me Sophie, I’m Meredith but you can just

only by her passiveness but by

inkling the mother of my grandchild would have been you Sophie. I just knew it in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky

last time we saw each

to be in the same room with me, but she was

nudged me a little with his elbow and I let out

mine. She tugged me into a hug, Ash in the middle

handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be Grant

but smile at hearing her elated tone. “It’s

for a handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank

name!?” Mr. Xavier whined, playfully glaring at his wife’s back as she

it all wrong my handsome. I love you, not your name.” She corrected him without

rolled his eyes and settled his irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two

what we are today. We wouldn’t be Xavier’s if we didn’t have a bit of drama in our

like you. Poor

for thinking the worst about me and not being on my side.” Aiden

welcome.” Meredith grinned widely

father for some help. Mr Xavier

you got

beamed, his shoulders straightening and his chest puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to catch but

their ego.” Meredith uttered with a roll

talk about wedding plans.” Meredith winked, clutching my hand and practically dragging

uttered behind me softly while his

few hours, and though. Meredith had not taken a single breather, I kind

wed her son, I could tell by

mother will have you bankrupt.” Mr.

took a sip of

to the love of his life. Everything must be grand!” Meredith argued, sending a sharp scowl at her

always good. The kids may want a small wedding love.” Mr.