The Girl He Craves novel (Sophie and Aiden) novel Chapter 85

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Sophie’s pov

Bernard is sitting across from me, his gaze swirling with deep confusion and shock.

“Wait. So Ashton’s father is Aiden Xavier?” He asked with a perplexed expression.

I figured it wouldn’t make sense to not tell him the truth. Bernard has after all done so much for me and Ashton.

I couldn’t bare to lie to his face.

So I told him everything.

From how Aiden and I were in high school. The reason why I wanted to leave the job. The reason why Aiden threat- ened his job.

I told him that Aiden was Ashton’s dad. I told him every- thing….

I nodded, wincing as I brought the cup of coffee to my lips.

We’re at the diner, the very same one I have worked at for

years.

After dropping Ashton off at daycare, I came here to have coffee with Bernard and to tell him everything.

Mila approaches us.

“Do you two need anything else? A croissant?” Mila asked.

I shook my head. We were actually late for work and I’m surprised Aiden hasn’t called my phone as yet to ask me about my whereabouts.

Sure he called to speak to Ash, but there was a different edge in his voice when he spoke to me this morning.

“No. I’m going in a few. Running late.” I said to Mila with a

smile.

Bernard also declined anything else other than a coffee.

Mila walks away soon after.

“Now I understand why he reacted that way when I said you left the building.” Bernard nods.

I sighed. “I’m so sorry I pulled you into that mess with Aiden, Bernard. He had no right to threaten your job. But don’t worry I won’t let him fire you.” I reassured.

Those years Bernard visited the diner, those talks with me let me know that he loved his job.

I would not make a little disagreement with Aiden cost the innocent man his job. I’ll not be the cause of his downfall.

Bernard smiled softly. “Honestly this wasn’t the first time Aiden has threatened my position. But that time he meant it. He would’ve done anything to keep you by his side. I don’t know if to worry about this man’s determination or give him his props.”

I press my lips together as I frowned. Bernard was right.

Aiden was determined to get what he wanted and he al- ways got it. But was that something to fear? Yes. Was it some-

thing to give him his props for? Probably.

The man can achieve anything. It was clear so when he got out of jail earlier when he was supposed to serve five.

He was powerful. And that was something to both fear and look up to.

The only problem with that was that he was determined to leave me by his side even before he knew about Ashton.

What was his purpose then?

Bernard looks at his watch wrapped around his wrist. “We should head to work now. We’re running a bit late. ” He said and lift his gaze to mine.

“I’m sad you’re no longer working in my department So- phie but I’m happy you got an even bigger position. I just hope Aiden treats you well and with respect.”

I nodded with a tight smile.

I hope he treats me well too.

We’re making our way into the building when eyes like marbles roll over to me.