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

way when I said you left the building.” Bernard

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

talks with me let me know that he

disagreement with Aiden cost the innocent man his

that time he meant it. He would’ve done anything to keep you by his side. I

press my lips together as

wanted and he al- ways got it. But was that something to

to give him his props for?

can achieve anything. It was clear so when he got out of jail earlier when he was supposed to

that was something to

to leave me by his side

his purpose

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

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

nodded with a tight

he treats me well

our way into the building when

to be

when I noticed that he

over here for. I silently

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calls out, waving at

my head, looking over at Bernard in

his head and smiled. “I’ll

I could

Gregg stops before me. His eyes are raking down my

it that you’re one

at his bluntness

rumors would not have been forgiving but damn, I thought they’d at

opened my mouth to respond to him but he

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

done

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