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.

away soon

I understand why he reacted that way when

sighed. “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 that he

make a little disagreement with Aiden cost the innocent man his

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 or give him

as I frowned. Bernard was

wanted and he al- ways got it. But was that something to fear? Yes. Was

give him

It was clear so when he got out

something to both

with that was that he was determined to leave me

his purpose

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

sad you’re no longer working in my department So- phie but I’m happy you got

with a tight

hope he treats me well

making our way into the building when

happens to

I noticed that he was

make it be Bernard he’s coming over here for. I

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calls out,

at Bernard in a silent way to tell

his head and smiled. “I’ll see you later

me quickly after and all I could do was glare at his

Gregg stops before me. His eyes are raking down my form. Suggestively and

you’re one of the Ceo’s

at his bluntness and cruel

been forgiving but damn, I thought they’d at least

but he

for him to only see you is a far-fetched dream. You’re

done with

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