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.

of his son away from him. If there’s anyone to be blamed, it should be me.”

to hear the

making me shift on my feet, praying for someone to break the uncomfortable silence. My prayers

“Now that we got this out of the way. I’m sure you

my vision. I’m stunned not only by her passiveness but by the fact she hadn’t asked why I kept Ashton

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

seem to fathom the fact that she even has a bit of happiness to see me. The last time we saw each other, I

and not want to be in

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

when her hands clutched mine. She

pulls away. “And what’s this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let

but smile at hearing her elated tone. “It’s

name for a handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God you weren’t

you loved my name!?” Mr. Xavier whined, playfully glaring at his wife’s back as she cooed at

not your name.” She corrected

settled his irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need to explain why you decided not to tell

leave them be Grant. They’re young, God alone knows the drama and trials we went through to be what we are

like you. Poor Sophie must’ve gone

about me and not being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as

widely

help. Mr Xavier walks over to Aiden and taps

you got

a bit difficult to catch but I managed to get her.” He said while winking down

Meredith uttered with

Meredith winked, clutching my hand and practically dragging me away from

Xavier uttered behind me softly while his wife guided me to

and though. Meredith had not taken

to see me wed her son, I could tell by her voice and the

this rate your mother will have you bankrupt.”

took a sip of the beer

married once to the love of his life. Everything must be grand!” Meredith argued, sending

want a