The Substitute Bride: Making Memories Of Us (Lois Stone)

"Anna, stop kidding around.This is no fun," Brian chastised her.

He looked intently at the woman beside him, wondering how it all came to be.

But there were certain things in life that one couldn't back out from once it happened.

He couldn't change the fact that he had a sexual relationship with Anna in the past, nor could he change the fact that he fell in love with Ayla.

Brian's silent thoughts were interrupted by Anna's outright admission, "I'm not kidding.I want us to have a child.I'm begging you."

No sign of shame could be seen from her demeanor.

Setting her dignity and pride aside, her love for this incredible man made her braver and more vocal than she ever was.

Brian looked at her incredulously and exclaimed, "You will regret it!"

 Before he could say anything more, she pulled him in for a deep slow kiss.

‘'I wouldn't regret carrying the child of the man I love the most, ‘' her heart spoke over her mind.

Brian just let her kiss his lips with much intensity.

Straddling his waist, her slender arms circled around his neck to deepen the kiss.

She had to admit that her past job as a bartender made her knowledgeable when it came to pleasing a man.She had always been the one who took the initiative in her relationship with Brian.

 He stopped in the middle of the kiss to caress her cheeks.

"What a silly woman you are, Anna," he whispered.

"I may be silly but I love you," she replied with a radiant smile on her face.

At that moment, nothing could stop her from surrendering herself to the man who captured her heart.

After their passionate lovemaking, Anna leaned against his broad chest as she evened out her breathing.

"Brian, no matter what happens in the future, I will always love you," she said to him with utmost sincerity.

If Brian knew that she had already seen Ayla and she chose not to tell him, he would certainly hate her.

Having a child with him was the key.

With a child binding the two of them together as one family, she was hopeful that he would still be with her in the future.

 This plan might sound like she was taking advantage of the baby to make him stay, but she didn't want to take any chances at losing Brian.

He remained quiet despite Anna's heartfelt words.

Instead, he held her tightly in his arms.

This woman had done so much for him and he already owed her countless things for that reason.

 It was already dawn when Ayla woke up.

Slowly, she walked towards the window and watched as the first light of day illuminated the sky.

Down the road, there was already a steady stream of cars coming and going.

After two long years, she finally came back.

surroundings, it occurred to her that everything changed as much

love, my heart, my

but think of how these things from

 It took her a while to realize that everything was

to live here for a period of time until

start until tomorrow so she had the rest of the day

Her musings were interrupted when

saw Lucas standing

so early?" she asked curiously, as she opened the door

sure you wouldn't starve yourself.That's why I

eat breakfast.If you'd start your new life here in poor health, what would become of you in the future?" Lucas continued

the table in front of her, Ayla stared

and she would be thankful

will take good care of myself," Ayla replied gently,

more if

me prepare the food? I really

excited to share breakfast

course!" Ayla

enough to ask for it, although it was just simple home cooking.She

hated my presence so much

reminded herself not to

that I need to deal with today.Would you be fine with staying here alone?"

wouldn't want to get in his way so she replied,

stuffed her mouth with the delicious fried dumplings that Lucas brought.She nodded vigorously with her eyes closed as she relished

milk and exclaimed, "I haven't eaten such a delicious

for you every day," he

a joy watching

eat whatever

that was why she only ate a few dumplings.Despite that, she felt

always have meals

upon hearing the word "home" from

him immensely and he took it as a sign that she

moment, he cleared his throat and offered, "I'll drive

isn't far from

was situated at the best location in the city. She'd have to thank Yareli for that.Ms.Evans had always treated her well and

the breakfast table after

everything was spotless in the room, she grabbed

she came across Anna

speechless for a few seconds as she never

what brings

despite the

keen eyes didn't fail to notice how the woman

was pulling on her

embarrassing," she even

and understanding what they implied hurt her to

that why you are here?" Ayla asked to divert the

to what she was seeing, although she was still

can take you to

considered it for

away from the Clark Group's building, there would be no chance for her

today.We can go now,"

"Alright, then. Let's go!"