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.

away soon

why he reacted that way when I said you left the

“I’m so sorry I pulled you into that mess with Aiden, Bernard. He had no right to threaten

talks with me let me know that he

cost the innocent man his job. I’ll not be

this wasn’t the 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

as

wanted and he al- ways got it. But was

to give him his props for?

anything. It was clear so when he got out of

powerful. And that was something to both fear and

determined to

was his

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

happy you got an even bigger position. I just hope Aiden

nodded with a tight

he treats

building when eyes

to be

I noticed that he was ap- proaching

it be Bernard he’s coming over

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out,

Bernard in a silent way

“I’ll see you later

I could do was glare at his back. What

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

it that you’re one of

at his bluntness

damn, I

but he smirked and speaks

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

done with hearing

you waste my time? Whatever is happening with the CEO and me isn’t