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

He had no right to threaten your job. But don’t worry I won’t let him fire

diner, those talks with me let

make a little disagreement with Aiden cost the innocent man his job. I’ll not be the cause of his

“Honestly this wasn’t the first time Aiden has threatened my position. But that time he meant it. He would’ve done anything

press my lips together as

ways got it. But

give him his props

was clear so when he got out of jail earlier when

was something to

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

was his

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

but I’m happy you got an even bigger position. I just hope Aiden treats you

with a

he treats me

our way into the building when eyes

happens to be

when I noticed

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

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He calls out,

over at Bernard in a silent way to tell me to help

smiled. “I’ll

after and all I could do was glare

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

that you’re one of

his bluntness and cruel

forgiving but damn, I thought they’d at least not be

opened my mouth to respond to him but he

just here to warn you that our Ceo has never settled for one girl before. Holding your hopes for him to only see you is a far-fetched dream. You’re better off

I’m done with hearing

waste my time? Whatever is happening with the CEO and me isn’t any- one’s business