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.

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

my words that you would be able to hear the sound of a pin dropping to the floor.

me shift on my feet, praying for someone to break the uncomfortable silence. My prayers are answered a few seconds

out. “Now that we got this out of the way. I’m sure you already know me Sophie,

stunned not only by her passiveness but by the fact she hadn’t asked

the mother of my grandchild would have been you Sophie. I just knew it in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was minutes ago. Now it was lighter, more

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

want to be in

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

clutched mine. She tugged me into a hug, Ash in

little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it

at hearing her elated tone. “It’s

pinched

Xavier whined, playfully glaring at his wife’s

have it all wrong my handsome. I love you, not your name.” She corrected him

his irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need to explain why you decided not to tell us sooner about Ashton. ‘

trials we went through to be what we are today. We wouldn’t be Xavier’s if we didn’t have a bit of drama in our lives.” Meredith winked

the butt just like you. Poor

a lot mom for thinking the worst about me and not being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as he looped

grinned widely making

a little help here?” Aiden looked at his father for some help. Mr Xavier walks over to Aiden and

least you got the girl son.”

his chest puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to catch but I managed to get her.” He said while

Meredith uttered with a roll

plans.” Meredith winked, clutching my

heard Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly

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

I could tell by her voice

will have you bankrupt.”

a sip of the beer

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

kids may want a small wedding love.” Mr.