Sophie’s pov

“What?” I asked with a perplexed expression on my face.

Did I hear him wrong?

Aiden sighs, looking a bit unsettled as he looked at me. “I’m sorry mama bear but someone leaked a photo of Ash on Instagram and it’s circulating around. I’ll have them take it down as soon as possible but Sergio knows about him and wants to meet him today.”

My heart dropped in the pit of my stomach.

How did they get a photo of Ashton?

I feel the blood drain from my face as I quickly throw the covers off my body and rolled off the bed.

I began to pace the floor, my hands in my hair.

My poor baby was now vulnerable to the world. The mean side of social media.

I can only imagine what they’re saying about him.

About me…

Wait, do they even know I’m his mother?

I stopped pacing and looked at Aiden with the tip of my thumb in my mouth as I bit the nail.

“Do they know I’m his mother? How did they get the photo

I was not ready for these strangers to know about Ashton as yet, far less know that I was a teen mother.

The nasty words they would spur out…I can only imagine.

Ashton stirs and wakes up. I walk over to Aiden and lift Ash off Aiden’s chest to hold him in my arms.

Aiden sits up, running a hand through his hair and utters. “Sergio mentioned that he could recognize you from the angle. He’s a smart man and has put two and two together. The media isn’t dumb Sophie, they’ll also figure it out.”

rest his

baby, we need to be calm about this,” He whispered, rolling off the bed and landing on his

didn’t even realize he

walks over to

can I be calm Aiden? These beasts are circulating our son’s photo everywhere and God knows what they’re saying about him and me.” My eyes misted as

4

too young

were supposed to show him on our terms. Protect him better

the shaking of my head. “Hey, hey, calm down Soph. I’ll get them to take it down. Everything’s going to be okay, I promise.” He reassured, staring into my

admit, him staring into my eyes the way

lot.

and already set their judgments on him,” I whispered in defeat. “When he grows

at me. “Listen to me Soph. Whatever they say doesn’t matter. Their words hold no value. Nothing. Ashton is my life as he is yours. And that’s all he needs to know growing up. He won’t care what the

I

there. He’s probably on his way.” Aiden sighs

looked down at Ash and then I sighed. I was doing this for

gaze back to Aiden I

me as if this would protect him

cheek, brushing his thumb over my skin.” I promise I’ll fix this Sophie.” He

lifting to connect with mine. “I’ll protect

eyes and voice was strong. Something I can hold hope for

this is it,” Aiden said when he opened the door that lead to

opened wide to showcase the penthouse but

my arms. His eyes glowed when they

the excitement to dirty and mess up everywhere running

I can only whisper as I looked around the place. The living room was the size of the entire living space

screen TV mounted on the wall before it and tall glass sliding doors lined

was not surprised by the expensive tang of the air or the look

surprised by how neat and clean it was. Well maybe I shouldn’t be, with a rich Ceo

personal maids.

closed the door and with one hand grabbing both his duffel bag and the one I packed

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