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

when

I pulled you into that mess with Aiden, Bernard. He had no

years Bernard visited the diner, those talks with me let me know

innocent man his job. I’ll not

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

press my lips together as I frowned. Bernard was

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

him his props

man can achieve anything. It was clear so when he got

was something to

was that he was determined to leave me by his side

was his

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

in my department So- phie but I’m happy you got an even bigger position. I just hope Aiden treats you well and with

with

hope he treats me

making our way into the building when eyes like marbles roll over to

to

quickened when I noticed

he’s coming over

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calls out, waving

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

head and smiled. “I’ll see

I could do

stops before me. His eyes are raking down

you’re one of the Ceo’s

flinched at his bluntness

forgiving but damn, I thought they’d at least

respond to him but he smirked and speaks before I got

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

I’m done with hearing

you waste my time? Whatever is happening with the CEO and