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.

car pass the gate and head straight for the

 "It's her!"

Linda whispered.

was well informed

around that before she and Yareli had arrived, Ayla had been given a private studio in another building and now she had transferred to the Clark Group's

actually Ayla and she had returned from

in a very

called herself "Wenny" or "Ayla", Linda would ensure she didn't succeed that

to her only! As soon as Linda turned around,

what are you doing down

"What? Can't I?"

Anna glared at Linda.

downstairs because of

you might witness something disturbing 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 into the hallway

Ayla alighted and said, "Thank you for bringing me

but to travel with him

take the elevator without him, couldn't she? Brian was

avoid him for much

to join

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

and saw Ayla.She was not the least bit surprised because she

certainly not compete with her in this

fact that Brian had

another woman! Anna addressed Ayla, "Miss Woodsen, you are back at your desk! If you are still feeling unwell, please feel free to take off a few more

know that I'm ill?" she questioned

you go to the hospital

seriously ill. And your symptoms were a

medical condition, he explained that Ayla ran a high fever

that Anna had spent in the entertainment club, bars and other rowdy places, she learnt a little about

second as she reached for

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

she could be more discerning? Ayla questioned her random bouts of

feverish without cause and no medicine could break her