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.

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

be able to hear the sound of a pin dropping to the

for someone to break the uncomfortable

this out of the way. I’m sure you already know

stunned not only by her passiveness but

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

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

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

his elbow and I let

when her hands clutched mine. She tugged me

boy’s name? Please don’t let it be Grant

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

God. Such a handsome name for a handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God

Mr. Xavier whined, playfully glaring at his wife’s back

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

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

and trials we went through to be what we are today. We wouldn’t be Xavier’s

just like

for thinking the worst about me and not being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically

Meredith grinned widely

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

least you got the girl son.”

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

with a roll of

clutching my hand and practically dragging me

softly while his

few hours, and though. Meredith had not taken a single

tell by her voice and the way she looked at me.

rate your mother will have you bankrupt.” Mr. Xavier

he took a sip of the beer Aiden

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 husband who looked

kids may want a small wedding love.” Mr.