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

understand why he reacted that way when

I pulled you into that mess with Aiden, Bernard. He had no right to threaten your job. But don’t worry I won’t

the diner, those talks with me

Aiden cost the innocent man his

first time Aiden has threatened my position. But that 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

press my lips together as

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

him

It was clear so when he got out of jail earlier when he was supposed to serve

was something to both fear and

was determined to leave me by his side even before

was his

at his watch wrapped around his wrist. “We should head to work now. We’re running a

but I’m happy you got an even bigger

nodded with a

hope he treats me

our way into the building when eyes like marbles roll over

happens to

when I noticed that

Bernard he’s coming over here for. I silently pray in

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out,

Bernard in a silent way to tell

head and smiled. “I’ll see you later on So-

after and all I could do was glare at his back.

me. His eyes are raking down my form.

has it that you’re one of

flinched at his bluntness

not have been forgiving but damn, I thought they’d at least not be so cruel about

my mouth to respond to him but he smirked and

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 with

“Gregg, why did you waste my time? Whatever is happening with the CEO and me isn’t any- one’s business and certainly not