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

he reacted that way when I said you left

“I’m so sorry I pulled you into that mess with Aiden, Bernard. He had no right to threaten your job. But don’t worry I won’t let him fire you.” I

with me let

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

He would’ve done anything to keep you by his side. I don’t know if to worry about this man’s determination or

together as I frowned.

ways got it. But was

give him his props for?

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

And that was something to both

that he was determined to leave me by his side even

his purpose

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

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

nodded with a

he treats me well

making our way into the building when

happens to be

when I noticed that he was ap- proaching

be Bernard he’s coming over

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calls out, waving

sighed heavily in my head, looking over at Bernard in a silent way

and smiled. “I’ll see

after and all I could do

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

that you’re one

at his bluntness

that the rumors would not have been forgiving but damn, I thought

mouth to respond to him but he smirked and speaks before

before. Holding your hopes for him to

done with

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