The Girl He Craves novel (Sophie and Aiden) novel Chapter 161

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.

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

It’s so quiet after my words that you would be able to hear the sound of a pin dropping to the floor.

It’s silent and awkward for a few, making me shift on my feet, praying for someone to break the uncomfortable silence. My prayers are answered a few seconds after.

“Well then,” Mrs. Xavier breathed out. “Now that we got this out of the way. I’m sure you already know me Sophie, I’m Meredith but you can just call me Mere.”

An outstretched hand comes into my vision. I’m stunned not only by her passiveness but by the fact she hadn’t asked why I kept Ashton from Aiden.

“I had an inkling 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 airy and filled with a bit of happiness.

I can’t seem to fathom the fact that she even has a bit of happiness to see me. The last time we saw each other, I was on the stand and she was in the crowd with tears in her eyes.

I thought she would hate me. Loathe me and not want to be in the same room with me, but she was proving me wrong.

Aiden nudged me a little with his elbow and I let out a light giggle and took her outstretched hand.

“Oh come here you,” She voiced when her hands clutched mine. She tugged me into a hug, Ash in the middle of us.

He squeals and Meredith pulls away. “And what’s this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be Grant junior.” She asked while playing with Ashton’s finger.

I couldn’t help but smile at hearing her elated tone. “It’s Ashton.”

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

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

“You have it all wrong my handsome. I love you, not your name.” She corrected him without sparing him a glance.

Mr. Xavier rolled his eyes 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. ‘

“Oh leave them be Grant. They’re young, God alone knows 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 winked at me.