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.

the gate and head straight for the underground parking lot, with

 "It's her!"

Linda whispered.

well informed

been given a private studio in another building and now she had transferred to the Clark

was actually Ayla and she had

was in a very complicated

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

belonged to her only! As soon as Linda

what are you

"What? Can't I?"

Anna glared at Linda.

came downstairs because of Linda's strange

something disturbing but all seems to be in order.I'll go upstairs now.If you wish

soon as the car stopped, Ayla alighted and said, "Thank you for bringing me

choice but to travel with him

Brian was fully aware that she was deliberately trying

avoid him

too late to join her as

of the elevator.She had had two days of solid rest and was feeling much better now.As she entered the office,

was not the least bit surprised because she knew that Ayla was

could certainly not compete with

fact that Brian

night for him to return to the villa, but he had chosen to be with another woman! Anna addressed Ayla, "Miss Woodsen, you are back at your desk! If

you know that I'm ill?" she questioned

to the hospital to visit me?" Anna

were seriously ill. And your symptoms

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

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

second as she reached

your concern but rest assured that I'm as fit as a fiddle and ready to commence with my work." Anna

discerning? Ayla questioned

just feel feverish without cause and no medicine could break