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

reacted that way when I said you left

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

those talks with me

not make a little disagreement with Aiden cost the innocent man his

he meant it. He would’ve done anything to keep you by his side. I don’t know if

together as

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

him his

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

was something to

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

his

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

I’m happy you got an even bigger position.

nodded with a

hope he treats me

building when eyes

happens to

footsteps quickened when I noticed

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

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calls out, waving at

Bernard in a silent way to

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

leaves me quickly after and all I could

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

you’re

his

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

mouth to respond to him but he smirked and speaks before I got

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 with a normal guy. He won’t make

I’m done with

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