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.

If there’s

quiet after my words that you would be able to

shift on my feet, praying for

the way. I’m sure you already know me

stunned not only by her passiveness

grandchild would have been you Sophie. I just knew it in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like

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

would hate me. Loathe me and not want to be in the same room with me, but

and I let out a

come here you,” She voiced when her hands clutched mine. She

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

but smile at hearing her

name for a handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God you weren’t named Grant huh?” She joked, blowing

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

it all wrong my handsome. I love you, not your name.” She corrected him without sparing

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

the drama and 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

butt just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve gone through so much.” Meredith

not being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as

grinned widely

Aiden looked at his father for some help. Mr Xavier walks over to

you got

to catch but I managed to get her.” He said while winking

their ego.” Meredith uttered with

wedding plans.” Meredith winked, clutching my hand and practically dragging me away from Aiden

me softly while his wife

plans for a few hours, and though. Meredith had not taken a single breather, I kind of weirdly enjoyed talking to her about

to see me wed her son, I could tell by her voice and the way she looked at

this rate your mother will

a sip of

Grant! Our baby will only be married once to the love of his life. Everything must be grand!” Meredith argued, sending a sharp scowl at her

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