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

Ayla crawled out of bed and draped a night robe.

"Mr.Clark, you have nothing to worry about.I get paid to work so I will fulfill my obligations."

What did he think of her? She was an independent woman who earned her own living! 

"That's fine," Brian nodded.

Leaving her alone at home to her own devices could spell trouble.She might as well accompany him to the office.

After freshening herself up, she sat alone at the dining table for breakfast.Brian was sipping on some strong coffee.

"I've decided to go to the airport and send Ms.Evans off this afternoon," she said softly.

She believed it was necessary to inform him in advance of her decision so that he would be aware.

There was then no need to inform Anna.

Taking a sip of his coffee, Brian told her, "Wait for me in the office.I'll go along with you."

Since Yareli was returning to Italy, Brian needed to see her off.

Ayla almost choked on her milk when she heard those words.Had she said something wrong? Why didn't it occur to her that he would want to see Yareli off? 

"Is something wrong? Are you unhappy?"

Her surprised expression did not escape him.

Were his words so frightening? She seemed to be avoiding him more these days.

Ayla took a bite of her sandwich and said, "Not at all.I can't refuse your order anyway."

He would definitely go and see Yareli off, irrespective of what she said.

Linda was patiently waiting at the company gate for a while.

Although she had only spent a few days at Clark Group, she had observed that Brian's car was always parked at the company gate, never in the underground parking lot.

was surprised to see the car pass the gate and head straight for the underground parking lot, with Ayla

 "It's her!"

Linda whispered.

well

a private studio in another building and now she had transferred to

and she had returned from Italy

was in a

matter whether she called herself "Wenny" or "Ayla", Linda

As soon as Linda turned around, she

are you doing

"What? Can't I?"

Anna glared at Linda.

because

can! I just thought you might witness something disturbing but all seems to be in order.I'll go upstairs now.If you wish to stay, then

Ayla alighted and said, "Thank you for bringing me here, Mr.Clark.I'll go upstairs

had no choice but to travel with him in

she? Brian was fully aware that she was

couldn't avoid him

too late to join her as she

had had two days of solid rest and was feeling much

Ayla.She was not the least bit

compete

that Brian had

return to the villa, but he had chosen to be with another woman! Anna addressed Ayla, "Miss Woodsen, you

know that I'm

the hospital

ill. And your

Ayla’s medical condition, he explained that Ayla ran a high fever and that there was no cure for

the entertainment club, bars and other rowdy places, she learnt a little about what these

froze for a second as

thank you for your concern but rest assured that I'm as fit as a fiddle and ready to commence with my work." Anna had been in

be more discerning? Ayla

feverish without cause and no medicine