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.

from him. If there’s

that you would be able to

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

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

not only by her passiveness but by the fact she hadn’t asked why I kept

had an inkling the mother of my grandchild would have been you Sophie. I just knew it in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was minutes ago. Now it was lighter, more airy

a bit of happiness to see me. The last time we saw each other, I was on the stand and

hate me. Loathe me and not want to be in the same room with me, but she was proving me

I let out a light giggle

her hands clutched mine. She tugged

and Meredith pulls away. “And what’s this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let

at

for a handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God you weren’t named Grant huh?”

I thought you loved my name!?” Mr. Xavier whined, playfully glaring at his wife’s

have it all wrong my handsome. I love you, not your

on Aiden and me. “You two still need to explain why

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

butt just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve gone through so

being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as he looped his arm

grinned widely

father for some help.

you got

and his chest puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to catch but I managed to get her.” He said

Meredith uttered with a roll

wedding plans.” Meredith winked, clutching my hand and practically dragging me away from Aiden

me softly while

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

was eager to see me wed her son, I could tell by

your mother

a sip of the beer Aiden

hush Grant! Our baby will only be married once to the love of his life. Everything

want a small