The Girl He Craves

Sophie’s pov

“What are you two doing here?” Aiden asked as he struts over until he was beside me and Ashton.

His mother’s eyes left mine and Ashton’s to peer at her son. They glisten:

“Why didn’t you tell me we have a grandson Aiden?” She whispered brokenly, making my heart ache.

“Mom I-

Aiden’s voice is shaky with surprise and pain.

“Love,” Aiden’s dad called out to his wife and enveloped her in a warm hug. He sends Aiden a disapproving stare.

She sniffles. “I’m fine Grant.” She reassured him even though the sound of her voice said otherwise.

“Aiden,” His father starts, his voice tight with disapproval. “You better explain this mess!”

Aiden looks completely lost, his eyes sweeping from my mortified expression to his father’s tight and disapproving stare.

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“It’s my fault.” I butted in quickly before Aiden could tell them anything. I knew he’d take the fault for my stupid decision so I had to do something.

I couldn’t stand there and act innocent.

His mother pulls away from her husband to peer at me in confusion.

“Sophie-

Aiden warned, looking at me fixedly and telling me silently to keep my mouth sealed.

I tear my eyes away from his and focus them on his parents.

“I’m the reason he hadn’t told anyone about Ashton. He also hadn’t known about him until a couple of days ago.” I rip my gaze from Mrs. Xavier and set them on the floor in shame as I continued.

kept the knowledge of his son away from him. If there’s anyone to be blamed, it should

able to hear the sound of a pin dropping to the

my feet, praying for someone

then,” Mrs. Xavier breathed out. “Now that we got this out of the way. I’m sure you already know me Sophie, I’m Meredith but you

passiveness but by the fact she hadn’t asked why I

I just knew it in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was minutes ago. Now

a bit of happiness to see me. The last time we saw each other, I was on

Loathe me and not want to be in the same room with

little with his elbow and I let out a light giggle and took

here you,” She voiced when her hands clutched mine. She tugged me into a hug, Ash in the middle of

this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be Grant junior.” She asked while playing

couldn’t help but smile at hearing her

pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God you weren’t named Grant huh?” She joked, blowing

my name!?” Mr. Xavier whined, playfully glaring at his wife’s back

I love you, not your name.” She corrected him without sparing him a glance.

settled his irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need

what we are

just like you.

thinking the worst about me and not being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as he looped his arm around

welcome.” Meredith grinned widely making

for some help. Mr Xavier walks over to Aiden and taps

least you got the

chest puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to catch but I

with a roll of her eyes.

winked, clutching my hand and practically dragging me away from

behind me softly while his

and though. Meredith had not taken a single breather, I kind of weirdly

I could tell by her voice and the way she

will have you bankrupt.” Mr. Xavier

took a sip of the beer Aiden

once to the love of his life. Everything must be grand!” Meredith argued, sending a sharp scowl at her husband who looked at her

always good. The kids may want a small wedding