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,

 "It's her!"

Linda whispered.

well

that before she and Yareli had arrived, Ayla had been given a private

actually Ayla and she had returned

was in a very

called herself "Wenny" or "Ayla", Linda would ensure

only! As soon

Miss Anna, what are you

"What? Can't I?"

Anna glared at Linda.

came downstairs because

I just thought you might witness something disturbing but all seems to be in order.I'll go upstairs now.If you

as the car stopped, Ayla alighted and said, "Thank you

but to

she could take the elevator without him, couldn't she? Brian was fully aware that she

she couldn't avoid him

towards the elevator, he was too late to join her

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 fierce gaze.She calmly ignored her, walked to

walked in and saw Ayla.She was not the least bit surprised because she knew that Ayla

certainly not compete with her in this

she was still upset about the fact that Brian had spent almost

he had chosen to be with another woman! Anna addressed Ayla, "Miss Woodsen, you are

that I'm

to the hospital to

were seriously ill. And your symptoms were a little

Ayla ran a high fever and that

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

hand froze for a second as she reached for the

a fiddle and ready to commence with my work." Anna

could be more discerning? Ayla questioned her random bouts of

feel feverish without cause and