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.

gate and head straight for the underground parking

 "It's her!"

Linda whispered.

well informed

had been given a private studio in another building and now she had

was actually Ayla and she had returned from Italy to

she was in a very

or "Ayla", Linda would ensure she didn't

only! As soon as Linda turned around,

Anna, what are you doing

"What? Can't I?"

Anna glared at Linda.

downstairs because of Linda's

but all seems to be in order.I'll go upstairs now.If you wish to stay, then by all means! " Linda turned around, walked

car stopped, Ayla alighted and said, "Thank you for bringing

no choice but to travel with him in his

without him, couldn't she? Brian was

avoid him for

elevator, he was too late to join her as she had already

he only managed to catch her victory smile.She stepped out of the elevator.She had had two days of solid rest and was feeling much better now.As she entered the office, she was welcomed by Linda's

and saw Ayla.She was not the least bit surprised because she knew that Ayla was a very

could certainly not compete with her

fact that Brian had

had chosen to be with another woman! Anna addressed Ayla, "Miss Woodsen, you are back at your desk! If you are still feeling unwell, please feel free to

you know that I'm

hospital to visit me?" Anna

seriously ill. And your

asked the doctor about Ayla’s medical condition, he explained that Ayla ran a high

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

second as she reached

I'm as fit as a fiddle and ready to commence with

more discerning? Ayla questioned her

feel feverish without cause and no medicine could break her