The Girl He Craves

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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.

walks away soon

understand why he reacted that way when I said you left the building.” Bernard

“I’m so sorry I pulled you into that mess with Aiden, Bernard. He had no right to threaten your job. But don’t worry I won’t let him fire you.” I

talks with me let me know

innocent man his job. I’ll not be the

first time Aiden has threatened my position. But that time he meant it. He would’ve done anything to keep you by

press my lips together as I frowned. Bernard

he wanted and he al- ways

give him his props

he got out of jail earlier when

something to both fear and

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

his

at his watch wrapped around his wrist. “We should head to work now. We’re running a bit late. ” He said and lift

you got an even bigger position. I just hope

nodded with

hope he treats

our way into the building when eyes like marbles roll over

to be

noticed that he was

be Bernard he’s coming over

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calls out, waving at

in my head, looking over at Bernard in a silent way to tell me to help me

smiled. “I’ll see

and all I could do was glare at his back. What a

as Gregg stops before me. His eyes are raking down my

you’re one of

his bluntness and

rumors would not have been forgiving but damn, I

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

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

done

lowly. “Gregg, why did you waste my time? Whatever is happening with the CEO and